Rs.1,500/- which works out to Rs. 18,000/- per annum. After deducting 1/3 for his personal expenses, the balance amount of Rs. 12,000/- was taken as his annual contribution to his family. The Tribunal adopted a multiplier of 5 and awarded Rs.60,000/- for the loss of dependency. According to the appellants, the deceased was an Advocate-Trainee and also a contractor earning Rs.4,000/- per month. Exts.A7 and A9 is the certificates to that effect. Taking into consideration the above aspect, we feel that the monthly income of the deceased can be reasonably fixed at Rs. 3,000/- which comes to Rs. 36,000/- per annum. After deducting 1/3 for his personal expenses, the balance amount of Rs. 24,000/- can be taken as his annual contribution to his family. The Tribunal adopted a multiplier of 5 which is not seriously challenged. Thus calculated for the loss of dependency, the claimants are entitled to a compensation of Rs. 1,20,000/- ( 24,000 x 5). Thus on this count, the claimants are entitled to an additional compensation of Rs.60,000/-.
