FAO No.638 of 2008 -1- In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh. Date of decision:13.02.2008. Bir Bus Service ... Appellant. Versus Mohinder Kaur and others ... Respondents. CORAM HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PERMOD KOHLI Present: Mr.Anupam Singla, Advocate,for the appellant. --- PERMOD KOHLI, J. (Oral): This is owner's appeal against the award dated 24.12.2007 passed by the learned M.A.C.T. (Ad hoc), Patiala, awarding compensation of Rs.3,12,000/- in favour of the claimants. The impugned award is sought to be challenged on the grounds that no accident took place with the vehicle owned by the appellant and the findings recorded by the learned M.A.C.T. are contrary to the evidence on record. On the pleadings of the parties, the learned M.A.C.T. framed issue No.1 relating to the accident. The Tribunal has relied upon the statement of Salinder Singh, PW-2, who is the eye witness. Admittedly, an First Information Report Ex.A-2 has been registered relating FAO No.638 of 2008 -2- to the aforesaid accident and the driver of the vehicle is facing trial. PW-2, Salinder Singh has stated that respondent No.1, driver was driving the vehicle in question in a rash and negligent manner and caused the death of Balwinder Singh who was moving on his motor-cycle bearing No.PB-42- 6402 from Bhunerheri when the Bus bearing No. PB-13A-8318 came without blowing any horn and struck with the motor-cycle of Balwinder Singh who was driving vehicle on normal speed. He suffered injuries and became unconscious. His motor-cycle was also badly damaged. Balwinder Singh, later on, succumbed to the injuries and died. In view of the aforesaid evidence, the argument of the appellant to the effect that no accident has taken place, has not been believed by the learned M.A.C.T. Learned counsel tried to point out some minor discrepancies which are not material. The standard of proof as required in a criminal case is not to be applied while dealing with the proceedings in M.A.C.T. I do not find any valid ground to interfere. No merit. Appeal is dismissed. No costs. 13.02.2008. (PERMOD KOHLI) BLS JUDGE Note: Whether to be referred to the Reporter? YES/ NO