( 1 ) THE sole controversy involved in this appeal against the award dated 21. 7. 73 of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, pertains to the quantum of compensation. It has arisen from a road accident which took place at Rohtak Road on 1. 5. 1968 at about 2. 45 p. m. Ram Karan, deceased, was then sitting on the pillion seat of a two-wheeler scooter No. DLQ-1277 driven by Ishwar Singh. Bus No. HRG-420 driven by Dharam Pal Singh, respondent No. 1, and operated and owned by Haryana Roadways and the Haryana State, respondents No. 2 and 3 respectively, at that time came from behind at a fast speed and without blowing any horn, dashed against the scooter and over ran and killed Ram Karan. Ishwar Singh was also thrown off and received injuries.

( 2 ) RAM Karan at that time was 17 years of age, and was a student of 10th class. His father Hazari Lal was an agriculturist, and according to him. Ram Karan used to help him in the agriculture operation.

( 3 ) A claim for a compensation of Rs. 50. 000. 00 was filed by Ram Karan s father Hazari Lal aged about 50 years and mother Smt. Risalo, aged 45 years, under the Motor Vehicles Act. This, however, was allowed by thetribunal to the e