CAV JUDGMENT

These appeals are filed by the insurance company against the common award dated 30.12.2016 passed by the I Additional Senior Civil Judge, Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Mangaluru, D.K., in MVC Nos.1013 of 2014, 1651 of 2013, 1367 of 2013, 1132 of 2014, 910 of 2014, 1153 of 2013, 1175 of 2013 and 1420 of 2015 respectively.

2. The Tribunal considered the entire evidence on record and granted compensation, in all cases, and held that respondent Nos.1 and 2 therein, are jointly and severally liable to pay the compensation amount with interest. The Tribunal, in all cases, directed respondent No.2 therein, to deposit the amount within 60 days from the date of the said award.

3. Aggrieved by the said award, the Insurance company has preferred these appeals. The learned counsel for appellant-insurance company contended that the petitioners received amount from the Government of Karnataka contributed by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL) and disbursed through Deputy Commissioner as ex-gratia compensation for the shop damage/accidents due to the fire accident arising out of the use of the LPG tankers bearing No.KA-01-AC-6600. It is contended that the Tribunal ought to ha