Ajay Bhanot, J.

1. The present appeal arises out of the judgment and award dated 08.09.2000 passed by Special Judge (E.C. Act)/Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Banda in M.A.C.P No. 134/70/98 (Smt. Raju And Others Vs. Zaffar Mansoor Khan and Others), whereby the Tribunal has awarded Rs.7,54,600/- along with 12% per annum interest as compensation to the claimants-respondents for the death of one Chandra Shekhar.

2. A claim petition claiming compensation for the death of one Chandra Shekhar in a motor vehicle accident, was filed by the heirs and dependants of the said Chandra Shekhar (since deceased). The claim petition was registered as MACP No. 134/70 of 1998 (Smt. Raju and Ors Vs. Zaffar Mansoor Khan and Ors.) before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, District Banda.

3. In the claim petition, it was asserted that Chandra Shekhar (since deceased) while riding his bicycle met with a fatal accident on 24.02.1998 at 09:05 PM. The accident caused by collision with a motorcycle bearing registration no. UAD/1246 (hereinafter referred to as the 'Vehicle') occurred near the residence of Superintendent of Police, District Banda. It was averred that the driver of the motorcycle Tariq Z