JUDGMENT

Appeal by the dependants of the motor accident victim, for enhancement of compensation, being unsatisfied with the quantum of award passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Chennai.

2.As per the claim petition, on 26/03/2008 around 4.30 p.m, Mr.Harikrishnan while riding along Pallikaranai Road, in his motorcycle bearing registration No.TN 07-AH-7115, near Kamachi Hospital, the driver of the stationed bus bearing registration No.TN-22- AT 8291 negligently without noticing the motorcycle, suddenly moved and hit the left side of the motorcycle. The motorcycle rider Harikrishnan was thrown away and fell on the road. He sustained grievous injury and taken to hospital. First Aid treatment was given at Kamachi Hospital. For further treatment, he was taken to Government General Hospital, Chennai. He was admitted as inpatient on 26/03/2008. At the hospital not responding to the treatment he died on 31/03/2008. The claimants, contending that the deceased was earning Rs.3,300/-pm as Supervisor at Hotel Picnic and as parent, they were depending on his income. Hence, Rs.8,00,000/- was sought as compensation against the bus owner and the insurer of the bus.

3.The bus owner remained ex