Mr. Tejinder Singh Dhindsa. J (Oral) -This is claimants’ appeal seeking enhancement of compensation.

Brief facts that may be noticed are that Kulwant Kaur died in a motor vehicle accident on 20.12.2011 while she was traveling in a car bearing registration no. PB-65-P-3459.

2. The claim petition under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 was filed before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (hereinafter to be referred as the Tribunal), S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali by the claimants, who happen to be the two daughters, son and husband of the deceased. Compensation to the tune of Rs.20 lacs was claimed.

3. Upon the pleadings of the parties, the following issues were framed by the Tribunal:-

“1. Whether respondent no.1 was driving car bearing registration no. PB-23-E-0270 in rash and negligent manner and struck against the car bearing no. PB-65-P-3459 due to which Kulwant Kaur died?OPD

2. Whether the claimants are entitled to compensation, if so, at what rate?OPD

3. Whether driver of the car was not holding valid and effective driving license?OPR

4. Whether the offendin