S. Manikumar, J.

Being aggrieved by the award made in M.C.O.P.No.223 of 2012, dated 02.08.2016, on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, (1st Additional District and Sessions Judge), Vellore, the present appeal has been filed.

2. On 28.02.2012, about 9.30 P.M., when the deceased, husband of the 1st respondent/claimant, was riding his Motorcycle, bearing Registration No. TN 25 X 5332, on the extreme left side of Chetpet to Vadavasi Road, near Chetpet Marketing Committee, followed by the 2nd respondent/claimant, son of the deceased, a bus, bearing Registration No. TN 25 N 0183, owned by the appellant-Transport Corporation, driven by its driver, in a rash and negligent manner, dashed against the motorcyclist. He sustained grievous injuries and died on the spot. A case in Cr.No.338 of 2012, has been registered against the driver of the bus, for the offences, under Sections 279 and 304(A) IPC., on the file of Chetpet Police Station.

3. According to the legal representatives, the deceased was the sole breadwinner, working as an Assistant Quality Inspector, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation, Tindivanam and earned Rs.20,000/- per month. For the death of the motorcycli