JUDGMENT

Nandita Dubey, J.

1. These two appeals, M.A. No.1720/2012 filed by the claimants and M.A. No.4715/2011, filed by the owner of the vehicle are arising out the award dated 26.08.2011, passed in M.V.Case No.107/2008 by Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Jabalpur.

2. Appellants in M.A. 1720/2012 are the parents of the deceased, Shiva Soni aged 22 years, who died in a motor accident on 03.03.2008, while returning on motor cycle from Maihar, caused by the negligent driving of vehicle school minibus No. MP 20-E/9306, owned by the appellant in M.A. No.4715/2011 and driven by respondent No.3 and insured by respondent No.4, Oriental Insurance Company Limited. The claimants filed the claim petition before the claims Tribunal, Jabalpur (for short the Tribunal) claiming compensation at the tune of Rs.4,83,888/- on account of death of their son, who worked as Sunar (jewellery maker) and earned Rs.3,000/- per month.

3. The Tribunal awarded a total compensation of Rs.1,77,000/- with interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date of petition till realization.

4. The learned counsel appearing for claimants in M.A. No. 1720/2012 submits that the deceased was 22 years of age. The multiplier appl