Avneesh Jhingan, J.

Present appeal has been filed against the award dated 01.10.2001 passed by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Rupnagar (for short 'the Tribunal').

2. This was burnt case and has been reconstructed from the salvaged record and copies supplied by counsel subject to all just exceptions.

3. Brief facts relevant for the decision of the present appeal are that on 23.11.1999, Harpal Singh aged 45 years was travelling in a car bearing registration No. CH-01-3144. Near village Bharatgarh, the car was struck by rashly and negligently truck bearing registration No. HP-11/2136. As a result of the accident, Harpal Singh lost his life and Surinder Chaudhary, suffered injuries. FIR No. 211 dated 23.11.1999 was registered at Police Station Rupnagar.

4. Claim petition was filed under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (for short 'the Act).

5. The claim petition was filed by widow, major son and daughter (both unmarried) and minor son. The Tribunal awarded a sum of Rs.6,19,200/- along with interest at the rate of 9 per cent per annum.

6. Aggrieved of the said