Ramakrishnan, J.

1. The first claimant in O.P.(M.V).No.1204/05 on the files of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Perumbavoor, is the appellant herein. The appellant, along with her children, filed the application for compensation for the death of her son-Shibu, who died in a motor vehicle accident, caused on account of the rash and negligent driving of the vehicle by the driver of the vehicle, insured with the respondent-Insurance Company. After considering the evidence on record, the Tribunal found that the accident occurred due to the rash and negligent driving of the vehicle by the driver of the vehicle, insured with the respondent and awarded a total compensation of Rs.1,69,750/- under various heads as follows :

Head Amount Rs.

Loss of dependency 144,000.00

Transportation expenses 2,500.00

Damage to clothings 250.00

Pain and sufferings 5,000.00

Loss of love and affection 15,000.00

Funeral expenses 3,000.00

Total 169,750.00

Dissatisfied with the quantum of compensation awarded, the appellant has come before this Court, with the above appeal.

2. We have heard the learned counsel for the appellant and the learned Standing Counsel for the Insurance Co