G. SRI DEVI
Dharavathi Butchi Raju Died – Appellant
Versus
Bhukya Gopal – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
G. SRI DEVI, J.
1. Being not satisfied with the quantum of compensation awarded in the order and decree, dated 16.09.2006, passed in O.P. No. 343 of 2003 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (I-Additional District Judge) at Khammam (for short “the Tribunal”) the appellants/claimants preferred the present appeal seeking enhancement of the compensation.
2. The facts, in issue, are as under:
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