appellants have placed on record copy of renewal certificate of Notary dated 18.09.2014, wherein it is mentioned that certificate was renewed w.e.f. 18.08.2014 for further period of 5 years. Document of renewal certificate is placed on record as Ex.A8. By this document, it is apparent that deceased was working as professional Advocate Notary, prior to his death ie in 2014. Income of an Advocate increases upon gaining experience. It is undisputed fact that deceased was an Advocate and there is license in his favour for working as Notary also. Age of deceased on the date of accident was 62 years. Considering totality of facts and circumstances of the case, nature of profession in which deceased was engaged prior to his death, learned Claims Tribunal erred in assessing his income. Deceased has been shown to be resident of Jagdalpur, which is a District head quarter, hence, in the opinion of this Court, learned Claims Tribunal erred in assessing income of deceased as Rs.9,000/- per month only. Even if acceptable documentary evidence with regard to income has not been placed, but then also, looking to nature of occupation as proved by claimants by producing Ex.P8 ie Advocate Notary renewal certificate, and his age as 62 years, I find it appropriate to reckon income of deceased as Rs.15,000/- per month instead Rs.9,000/- as assessed by Tribunal. It is ordered accordingly.
