ORDER :- The Pandian Roadways Corporation has filed this appeal against an award of compensation passed by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Madurai in M.A.C.O.P. 112 of 1978.

2. On 13-2-1978 at about 8.30 a.m. the claimant was travelling with his brother on a cycle. His younger brother was seated on the back seat. The cycle was coming from North to South near the Indian Bank colony, Natham Road, Maduari. At that time the city bus TMN 5186, belonging to the appellant and driven by the second respondent was coming from South to North. The cycle was proceeding on the left side of the road. At first they came in front of the city bus. On seeing the dogs the second respondent slowed down the bus and the dogs proceeded towards the cycle. In order to avoid the dogs, the brother of the injured slightly turned the cycle towards his right and he lost his balance. The three occupants of the cycle fell down. While the claimant fell down on the right side in front of the cycle, the other two brothers fell down on the left. At that time the front wheel of the bus came into contact with the right arm of the claimant and the tyre tore off all the muscles of the right hand and the bones