1. This Civil Miscellaneous Appeal has been filed against the Judgment and Decree dated 15.09.2016 made in M.A.C.T.O.P.No.688 of 2008 on the file of the learned Chief Judge, Court of Small Causes, Chennai.

2. By consent of both the parties, this Civil Miscellaneous Appeal is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. The appellant is claimant in M.C.O.P.No.688 of 2008 on the file of the learned Chief Judge, Court of Small Causes, Chennai. She filed the above claim petition claiming a sum of Rs.30,00,000/- as compensation for the death of his son viz., V.Shankar, who died in the accident that took place on 14.01.2008.

4. The Tribunal considering the pleadings, oral and documentary evidence, held that the accident occurred due to the rash and negligent driving by the driver of the bus belonging to the respondent/Transport Corporation and directed the respondent to pay a sum of Rs.10,52,000/- as compensation to the appellant.

5. Not being satisfied with the award amount granted by the Tribunal, the appellant/claimant has come out with the present appeal for enhancement of compensation.

6. The learned counsel appearing for the appellant/claimant contended that t