N.K.Sodhi, J.

1. This order will dispose of a bunch of 17 FAOs No. 754, 944, 2051, 2732, 2733, 3285, 3425 to 3431, 3714 of 1999, law and fact arise. Since arguments were addressed in FAO 754 of 1999, the facts are being taken from this case.

2. On 14-9-1996 Ajab Singh deceased was driving a scooter No. PB-11G-6304 and Darshan Singh deceased was sitting on the pillion seat. They were going from Devigarh to village Behru at about 9 p.m. when the scooter reached about the one kilometer from Devigarh it was hit by truck No. HR-37-1340 which was being driven by Bhag Singh respondent. As a result of the accident, both Ajab Singh and Darshan Singh received multiple injuries. Darshan Singh died at the spot whereas Ajab Singh was removed to Rajindera Hospital, Patiala where he sucumbed to his injuries. Ajab Singh was about 42 years of age whereas Darshan Singh was 44 years old at the time of the accident. Smt. Balbin Kaurand others being legal heirs of Darshan Singh filed claim petition No. 180 of 1997 and Smt. Jaswinder Kaur and others heirs of Ajaib Singh filed claim petition No. 187 of 1997 before the Motor Accidents Claim Tribunal, Ambala claiming compensation on account of the