2. The deceased was aged 52 years at the time of accident and was working as a Telephone Supervisor in B.S.N.L., Vellore. On 210. 2003, about 9.30 a.m., when the deceased was travelling in a motor-cycle, bearing Registration No.TN 22H 1611 along the left side of the road from his residence to his office, near Ponnu marriage hall, a lorry, bearing Registration No.T.P.02 T 0473 dashed against the motor-cycle from the rear side and the deceased sustained multiple injuries and died on the same day.

3. Respondents/claimants claimed Rs.15,00,000/-as compensation. The Tribunal on evaluation of pleadings and evidence awarded compensation of Rs.12,12,096/-with interest at the rate of 9% per annum, under the following heads:

.(i) Loss of earning Rs. 10,97,096.00

.(ii) Funeral expensesRs. 5,000.00

(iii) Loss of consortium Rs. 25,000.00

.(iv) Loss of dependencyRs. 25,000.00

.(v) Shock & mental agonyRs. 20,000.00

.(vi) Loss of happiness due to the death of the deceased Rs. 20,000.00

(vii) Loss of love and affection Rs. 20,000.00

Total Rs.12,12,096.00

The award amount was apportioned as Rs.3,63,696/-to the first respondent wife and Rs.1,21,200/- to each of respondents 2 to 8.

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