ORDER :

These appeals are filed under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 challenging the award passed by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunals in the claim petitions filed under Section 166 of the said Act. The appellants, who are the claimants before the Tribunals, are before this Court claiming enhanced compensation.

2. Since the issue relates to payment of Court Fee, in view of the amended provisions of sub-rule (3) of Rule 396 of the Kerala Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, which came into force with effect from 16.01.2015, the learned Special Government Pleader was asked to appear. On 09.01.2020, the learned Special Government Pleader sought time to get instructions from the Government and accordingly, the matter was adjourned.

3. Challenging the amendment made to sub-rule (3) of Rule 397 of the Kerala Motor Vehicles Rules, some of the appellants have filed W.P.(C)Nos.2295 of 2020 and 2860 of 2020, which are now pending consideration before the concerned Bench. The State and the official respondents are yet to file counter affidavit in those matters.

4. Heard the learned c