R.BANUMATHI,J

1. Challenge in this appeal is the award passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal/Additional District Judge/Fast Track Court No.IV, Chennai in M.C.O.P.NO.2791 of 2001 awarding compensation of Rs.35,12,000/-for the death of a Mathematics teacher - Late R.Ravi in road traffic accident on 08.11.2000.

2. On 8.11.2000, at 5.30 p.m at Poonamallee High Road in Maduravoil opposite to Petrol Bunk run by a Cooperative Society, the deceased was proceeding in his motor cycle - T.V.S.Suzuki bearing Regn.No.TN-20A 350 with his colleague Krishnamurthy [PW3] as a pillion rider. The Motor cycle was proceeding from east to west. At that time, light goods vehicle bearing Regn.No.KA-01 -8506 came in the opposite direction i.e., west to east in Poonamallee High Road and came to the southern side of the road and hit against the motorcycle. Due to the accident, the deceased sustained grievous injuries and he was immediately taken to Government General Hospital, Chennai, where he was declared dead. Regarding the accident, a criminal case was registered against the van driver in Crime No.1404 of 2000 of E4, Maduravoil Police Station. At the time of accident, the deceased was