THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE N.R.L.NAGESWARA RAO M.A.C.M.A. No. 3074 of 2011 JUDGMENT: The appeal is filed by the insurance company against the judgment dated 03.03.2005 in O.P.No.923 of 2002 on the file of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Nalgonda questioning the quantum of compensation. A claim was made for compensation of Rs.10,50,000/- consequent on the death of the deceased Ramavath Lalu in a motor accident due to rash and negligent driving of the lorry bearing No.AAH 9889. The deceased was said to be a Beat Officer in Forest Department and earning a salary of Rs.7,479/-. The 1st respondent remained ex parte and the 2nd respondent filed written statement denying the petition averments, the nature of the accident and quantum of compensation. The lower Tribunal, after considering the evidence on record, has granted a compensation of Rs.9,27,480/-. Aggrieved by the same, the present appeal is filed. The point for consideration is whether the quantum of compensation granted by the lower Tribunal is just and reasonable? POINT: The nature of the incident and the dependency of the petitioners are not seriously disputed. From the evidence on record, it is quite clear that the deceased was drawing a salary of Rs.7,479/- and after deducting one-third from his salary, the lower Tribunal has considered his monthly contribution as Rs.4,986/- and by applying the multiplier ‘15’ taking into consideration the age, it has granted the above compensation. The fact that the deceased was employed and drawing the salary is not disputable and Ex.A-8 establishes the same. Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, and also taking into consideration the number of dependants, it cannot be said that the compensation granted by the lower Tribunal is excessive or unreasonable. Therefore, there are no merits in the appeal. Accordingly, the appeal is dismissed. No costs. ________________________ N.R.L.NAGESWARA RAO, J 23-11-2011 MR THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE N.R.L.NAGESWARA RAO M.A.C.M.A. No. 3074 of 2011 DATE: 23-11-2011 MR