Multiplier in Compensation under MV Act : Clarifying the Law
In one of the case the issue of multiplier arose.
In Grace Geetha v. Vivek Transporters [2020] GCtR 1054 (Madras), the Tribunal had taken 14 as multiplier considering the age of the mother of the deceased. It was held that the position is now set right by the judgments of Hon'ble Supreme Court. Even in cases where the claimants are parents, the multiplier should be fixed based on the age of the deceased. Therefore, the proper multiplier that should be adopted by the Tribunal is 18.
Accordingly, the compensation amount was granted with interest.
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