1. The appellant-Corporation has preferred present appeals against the judgment and awards dated 08.09.2003 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Amreli, whereby, the claim petitions were allowed in part. The original claimants of MACP No.635 of 1998 were awarded total compensation of Rs.1,31,000/-, original claimants of MACP No.655 of 1998 were awarded total compensation of Rs.2,32,000/- and original claimants of MACP No.679 of 1998 were awarded total compensation of Rs.1,31,000/-, along with interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date of application till its realization with proportionate costs.
2. The aforesaid claim petition was preferred in connection with the vehicular accident which took place on 19.10.1998 involving an ST Bus bearing registration No. GJ-1-Z-1929.
3. The appellant-Corporation has challenged the impugned awards mainly on the grounds that the Tribunal has erred in deciding the issues regarding negligence and compensation awarded under the different heads.
4. Heard learned counsel for the respective parties. After considering the evidence on record in the form of panchnama of the scene of accident and the FIR, the Tribunal concluded that the accident occurred on account of the sole negligence of the ST bus driver. In my opinion, while recording such finding, the Tribunal has appreciated the evidence on record in its proper perspective and has rightly held the ST bus driver solely negligent for the accident. Having gone through the impugned awards, I find that the compensation awarded under the respective heads are just and appropriate and also in consonance with the evidence on record and the law on the subject. I am in complete agreement with the reasonings given by and the conclusion arrived at by the Tribunal and hence, I find no reasons to entertain these appeals.
5. For the foregoing reasons, the appeals are dismissed. No order as to costs.
[K. S. JHAVERI, J.] ..mitesh..