The Divisional Controller v. Hanumanthegowda
Case brief
What is this about?
MFA 8275/2016 c/w MFA 1663/2022; S.173(1) MV Act; MVC No.706/2015, Addl. Senior Civil Judge, MACT, Srirangapatna; KSRTC parked bus (KA-10-F-0233) accident 04.09.2014; death of two-wheeler rider Padmaraju on 05.09.2014; contributory negligence 75:25; deceased not wearing helmet; driver charge sheeted; future prospects 40% for self-employment (not 50%); multiplier 15; income Rs.10,000 p.m.; notional income Rs.8,500 (2014); consortium Rs.40,000 each to five claimants; interest reduced 9% to 6% per annum; final compensation Rs.16,08,750/-; enhancement claim refused; deposit transmitted to Tribunal for disbursement; balance within eight weeks; decided 23.07.2025.
What did the court decide?
The Transport Corporation's appeal (MFA No.8275/2016) is allowed-in-part modifying the Tribunal's award, confining compensation to the claimants at Rs.16,08,750/- (75% of Rs.21,45,000/-) with interest at 6% per annum from the date of petition till deposit; the claimants' appeal (MFA No.1663/2022) seeking enhancement is disposed of in the same terms; the amount in deposit with the registry is to be transmitted to the Tribunal for disbursement subject to the Tribunal's order on apportionment and deposit; the Transport Corporation is to deposit the balance amount with interest within eight weeks from receipt of a certified copy of the order.