FAO No.633 of 2011 (O&M) 1 IN THE HIGH COURTOF PUNJAB AND HARYANA, CHANDIGARH. FAO No.633 of 2011 (O&M) Date of decision: 26.4.2011 Karnail Singh and another ...Appellant(s) vs Pancham Singh and others ....Respondent(s) CORAM: HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE RAKESH KUMAR GARG. --- Present: Mr.Sunil K.Rana, Advocate, for Mr. A.K.Jindal, Advocate, for the appellant(s) -- Rakesh Kumar Garg, ,J.(Oral) C.M.No.1860CII of 2011 For the reasons mentioned in the applications delay of 71 days in refiling the appeal and 74 days in filing the appeal is condoned. FAO No.633 of 2011 This is claimants appeal for enhancement of compensation. As per the findings of the impugned award, Meena Kumari wife of appellant No.1 aged about 55, years suffered multiple injuries in a motor vehicle accident occurred due to the rash and negligent driving of truck No.HR-37- C-6100 and succumbed to her injuries on 24.8.2008. Before the Tribunal, it was submitted by the claimant- appellants that Meena Kumari was working as a Sweeper and drawing a salary of Rs.1500/- per month and she also used to do household work and was making a contribution of Rs.3000/- per month to the claimants. However, no documentary proof was produced by the claimant that the FAO No.633 of 2011 (O&M) 2 deceased was working as a Sweeper and drawing a sum of Rs.1500/- per month. However, the deceased was taken to be a house wife and her over all contribution towards the family was considered as Rs.2000/- per month. Thereafter, keeping in view her age and the age of appellant No.1 multiplier of 9 was applied. A sum of Rs.2000/- towards loss of consortium and further a sum of Rs.2000/- as funeral expenses was also awarded. Thus, a total sum of Rs.2,20,000/- was awarded by the learned Tribunal on account of death of Meena Kumari. Learned counsel for the appellant failed to indicate any material evidence which was ignored by the learned tribunal. Thus, there is no basis on the record on the basis of which the aforesaid findings can be interfered with. Dismissed. ( Rakesh Kumar Garg) Judge April 26, 2011 rk