In the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh F.A.O. No.994 of 2009 (O&M) Date of decision: July 14, 2009 Asha and others .. Appellants Vs. Prem Chand and others .. Respondents Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice A.N. Jindal Present: Mr. Ram Pal Verma, Advocate for the appellants. A.N. Jindal, J CM No.4300-CII of 2009 148 days' delay in filing the appeal is condoned, on the grounds as mentioned in the application. FAO No.994 of 2009 The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Sonepat, vide its award dated 7.3.2008, awarded compensation to the tune of Rs.3,45,600/- for the death of Mukesh Kumar. The appellant has preferred this appeal for enhancement of the compensation amount. Having scrutinized the award, the deceased Mukesh Kumar died at the age of 32 years. He was working in a private factory. The Tribunal has rightly assessed his salary to the tune of Rs.2700/- per month and after making 1/3rd deduction which he had been contributing for himself, his net dependency comes to Rs.1800/-. After applying the multiplier of 18, an award of Rs.3,45,600/- was passed in his favour. In addition to it, Rs.5000/- was awarded on account consortium and Rs.10,000/- for transportation of dead body, expenses for funeral and last rights. Thus, a total sum of Rs.3,60,600/- was awarded to the appellant. No grounds for enhancement of the compensation are made out. Dismissed. July 14, 2009 (A.N. Jindal) deepak Judge