Introductory:
1. Respondent No.2 / The New India Assurance Company Limited in
M.V.O.P.No.217 of 2006 on the file of Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal-cum-
Family Court-cum-VI Additional District Judge, Kadapa (for short “the learned
MACT”) feeling dissatisfied with the quantum of compensation of Rs.7,92,000/-
with interest at the rate of 6% per annum awarded by the learned MACT as
against the claim made for the death of one Manjula Srinivasulu (hereinafter
referred to as “the deceased”), filed the present appeal.
2. Claimant No.1 is the wife, claimant Nos.2 to 4 are the children and
claimant No.5 is the father of the deceased.
3. Respondent No.1 before the learned MACT is the owner of the Lorry
bearing No.AP 11 T 4543 (hereinafter referred to as “the offending vehicle”).
Respondent No.2 is the insurer.