JUDGMENT :

Dissatisfied with the quantum of compensation awarded by the learned Chairman, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal-cum- District Judge, Adilabad (for short ‘the Tribunal’) in M.V.O.P. No.4 of 2006, dated 20.04.2009, the present appeal is filed by the claimants seeking enhancement of compensation.

2. Heard Sri C.Gurunam Singh, learned counsel, representing Sri S.Surender Reddy, learned counsel for the appellants and Sri N.S.Bhaskara Rao, learned counsel for respondent No.2-National Insurance Company.

3. Brief facts of case:

3.1 On 13.04.2005 in the morning hours appellant No.1 and her husband G.Rohidas were proceeding from their village Chichdhari-Khanapur on scooter bearing No. AAO 4167 to Gudihatnoor and on the way at about 9-30 a.m., near Yamaikunta Village, they were hit by the lorry bearing No. AP.31.T.4511 which was coming from the opposite direction with high speed, as a result of which, appellant No.1 suffered with grievous injuries and her husband Rohidas who was driving the scooter had sustained grievous injuries and died on the spot. Prior to the accident, the deceased-Rohidas was working as a labourer and earning Rs.3,000/- per month. Thus, the appellants claimed compe