1. The accident dated 8th June, 2013 resulted in death of Mst. Khurshida. The deceased was survived by her husband and two minor children who filed the claim petition before the Claims Tribunal.

2. Vide award dated 20th February, 2016, the Claims Tribunal awarded Rs.14,13,416/- to the petitioners. The Claims Tribunal determined the share of petitioner no.1(husband) as Rs.2,23,416 out of which Rs.23,416/- was directed to be released to petitioner no.1 and Rs.2,00,000/- was directed to be kept in FDR for five years. The balance amount was directed to be kept in two FDRs in the name of petitioners no.2 and 3(minor children of the deceased) till they attain the age of majority.

3. The insurance company deposited Rs.17,18,427/- (Rs.16,95,011/- towards principal + Rs.23,416/- towards interest) with the Claims Tribunal in terms of the above award. Vide order dated 7th April, 2016, the Claims Tribunal directed release of Rs.23,416/- to petitioner no.1 and the balance amount to be kept in FDR as under:

(i) FDR for Rs.2,95,011/- in the name of petitioner no.1 for five years.

(ii) FDR for