JUDGMENT

DR.G.JAYACHANDRAN, J.

AND R.POORNIMA , J .

One Mr.Karthikeyan, aged about 27 while proceeding in his two wheeler bearing Registration No.TN-64-Q-8046 was hit by a tipper lorry bearing Registration No.TN-59-AH-8781, wherein he died due to injuries sustained. His wife, three children and parents preferred Motor Accident Claim petition before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Dindigul, claiming a sum of Rs.70,00,000/-

as compensation.

2.The said claim was opposed by the Insurance Company on the ground that the claim is excessive and that apart, the accident occurred due to the neglience of the deceased Karthikeyan.

3.The Tribunal, after considering the evidence, held that the accident has occurred due to the negligence of the driver of the Tipper Lorry.

4.The deceased was gainly employed as a salary person earning a sum of Rs.21,879/- per month, the dependents are entitled for compensation apply multiplier 17. Regarding the negligence, taking into account the Motor Vehicle Inspector's Report and the evidence of P.W.2, who witnessed the accident and held that the accident has occurred only due to the negligence of the tipper lorry driver. Accordingly, the Insurance Company, which h