On 01.06.2010, at about 01:00 p.m., when the (deceased) Ashok Kumar Goyal was riding his motorcycle bearing Registration No.TN-07-AT-0275, on the Muthusamy Salai, the Van bearing Registration No.TN-22-AJ-1638, driven by its driver in a rash and negligent manner dashed against him. As a result, the (deceased) had succumbed to his injuries, in spite of medical treatment. Hence, the legal heirs of the deceased had filed the claim against the owner and insurer of the offending vehicle.

2. In the said case, the respondents have not filed counter statement, even after receiving notice from the Court. The claimants had filed proof affidavit and two witnesses were examined and 29 documents were marked. After recording the evidence of the witnesses and on perusing the proof affidavit including exhibits, the Tribunal had granted compensation of a sum of Rs.59,64,250/- with interest at the rate of 7.5% per annum. Not being satisfied with the quantum of compensation, the claimants have filed the above appeal and sought additional compensation of a sum of Rs.5,00,000/- with interest.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the claimants submits that the claim petition had been levelled o