T. Vaiphei, J.

1. This appeal filed under Section 173, Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 by the Union of India and another is directed against the judgment and award dated 13.6.2008 passed by the learned Member, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Shillong in MAC No. 58 of 2000 awarding a compensation of Rs. 5,40,754/- together with interest in favour of the Respondent.

2. The original claimant, the father of the claimant-Respondent herein, was working as Lineman under the Meghalaya State Electricity Board when the accident took place. The facts giving rise to this appeal are that on 17.11.1998, the original claimant was on duty at Pynursla and was walking along the main road on 17.11.1998 at about 1.30 PM when a Mini Truck bearing No. AS-01/4290 belonging to the Appellants, driven in a rash and negligent manner, and while trying to turn it on the main road, knocked down the original claimant. This resulted in causing serious injuries on his thigh bone as well as the hip bone. He was immediately taken to the Dispensary at Pongkang for first aid, but was transferred to the Civil Hospital, Shillong. Though he was discharged from the Civil Hospital, he was not cured and had to be taken to pa