From the evidence of the claimant it is seen that the couple did not have any issue. The claimant was the only other member of the family and therefore deduction of 1/3rd amount for personal expenses deserves to be granted. On aforesaid basis if the amount of compensation is worked out, the annual income by taking a notional income of Rs.5000/- per month would be Rs.60,000/-. After deducting 1/3rd amount same would come to Rs.40,000/- per annum. Future prospects to the extent of 40% would require addition of Rs.16,000/- to that figure. Thus the amount of annual income on that basis would come to Rs.56,000/-. By applying multiplier of 18 figure of Rs.10,08,000/- is arrived at. As regards other heads of compensation the observations in Pranay Sethi (supra) can be taken into consideration. On that count towards loss of love and affection Rs.10,000/towards loss of estate Rs.15,000/-, for funeral expenses Rs.15,000/- thus making a total of Rs.10,48,000/-. It is seen that the Claims Tribunal has awarded interest at the rate of 7.5% per annum from the date of filing of the petition. It is on the aforesaid basis that the appellant would be entitled to enhancement in the amount of compensation.
