B.S. WALIA, J.

1. Appeal has been filed by the appellants-claimants, widow, daughter and two sons of deceased Babu Singh, who died in a motor vehicular accident on 17.10.1998. Deceased was 57 years of age and was employed in the Central State Library, Patiala. His income was assessed at Rs.5592/- per month, however, for the purpose of award of compensation, the same was taken at Rs.5,000/- per month. After making deduction of 1/3rd of his income towards personal expenses and applying multiplier of ‘7’, dependency was arrived at Rs.2,85,600/-. By adding Rs.14,600/- towards funeral expenses, total sum of Rs.3,00,000/- was awarded as compensation.

2. Learned counsel for the appellants has raised fivefold submissions to challenge the award to seek enhancement of the compensation awarded viz. that on account the deceased being 57 years of age multiplier of ‘9’ not ‘7’ was applicable. No amount was awarded on account of loss of consortium and loss of estate. Besides the amount awarded on account of funeral expenses was also slightly lesser than what is payable. Thirdly, ded