year 2006, the notional income fixed by the Tribunal has to be increased. Hence this Court enhanced notional income of the deceased from Rs.7,000/- to Rs.10,000/-. The deceased was aged 25 years at the time of accident. As per the Judgment of the Hon'ble Apex Court, the age of the deceased has to be taken into account instead of taking into account the age of the father or mother for applying multiplier. The Tribunal has applied multiplier '15', but the correct multiplier is '17'. The deceased was a bachelor at the time of the accident, the Tribunal has correctly deducted 50% towards personal expenses. The appellant is entitled to 40% enhancement towards future prospects. Applying multiplier '17' and deducting 50% towards personal expenses of the deceased, the amount granted by the Tribunal towards loss of income is modified to Rs.14,28,000/[Rs.10,000/- + 4,000 (Rs.10,000/- of 40%) x 12 x 17 x 50%)]. The Tribunal has awarded a meagre sum of Rs.20,000/- towards loss of love and affection, Rs.500/- towards transportation and Rs.5,000/- towards funeral expenses and the same are enhanced to Rs.40,000/-, Rs.10,000/- and Rs.15,000/- respectively. It is seen that the Tribunal has not awarded any amount towards loss of estate, filial consortium and medical expenses and this Court awards a sum of Rs.15,000/-, Rs.20,000/- and Rs.21,448/respectively under those heads. The amount awarded by the Tribunal towards damages to cloth and articles is hereby confirmed. Thus, the compensation awarded by the Tribunal is modified as follows:
