JUDGMENT :

1. The matter is heard through “Video Conferencing”.

2. This Civil Miscellaneous Appeal has been filed for enhancement of compensation granted by the award dated 05.01.2018 made in M.C.O.P.No.530 of 2016 on the file of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Special District Court, Salem.

3. The appellants are the claimants in M.C.O.P.No.530 of 2016 on the file of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Special District Court, Salem. They filed the above said claim petition, claiming a sum of Rs.1,00,00,000/- as compensation for the death of one Elango, who died in the accident that took place on 16.01.2016.

4. The Tribunal considering the pleadings, oral and documentary evidence, held that the accident occurred due to rash and negligent driving by the driver of the car belonging to the 1st respondent and directed the 2nd respondent-Insurance Company to pay a sum of Rs.26,18,333/- as compensation to the appellants.

5. Not being satisfied with the amounts awarded by the Tribunal, the appellants have come out with the present appeal seeking enhancement of compensation.

6. The learne