8.On perusal of the records, it is seen that the finding of the Tribunal by fixing liability on the part of the driver of the lorry is quite appropriate. While determining the loss of income the claimants have furnished Ex.P12/salary certificate and Ex.P13/salary register. To prove the age of the deceased the claimants have furnished Ex.P3/postmortem certificate and Ex.P6/driving license. The appellants have contended that the deceased was working as a Manager in borewell vehicle and was earning a sum of Rs.30,000/- per month. The Tribunal considering the above materials fixed a sum of Rs.6,000/- per month as notional income of the deceased and the same is meagre. Hence, this Court considering the accident is of the year 2014 and the age. The deceased who was 27 years at the time of the accident, inclined to fix a sum of Rs.7,500/- as notional income of the deceased including 40% enhancement towards future prospects. The Tribunal applied multiplier '17' and deducted 50% towards personal expenses which is correct and proper. Accordingly, the amount granted by the Tribunal towards loss of dependency is modified to Rs.10,71,000/- [(Rs.7,500/- + 3,000 (Rs.7,500 of 40%) x 12 x 17 x 50%). It is seen that the Tribunal has not awarded any amount towards loss of love & affection and this Court granted a sum of Rs.25,000/- each to the appellants. The amount awarded by the Tribunal towards loss of estate and funeral expenses are confirmed. Thus, the compensation awarded by the Tribunal is modified as follows:
