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On the basis of the pleadings of the parties, the Claims Tribunal framed the issues and thereafter recorded the evidence. The claimant herself was examined as PW.1 and got exhibited documents namely Ex.P1 to Ex.P12. On behalf of the respondent No.2 has got examined its official as RW.1 and through him got marked Ex.R1 and R2 documents. The Claims Tribunal, by the impugned judgment, inter alia, held that the accident took place on account of rash and negligent driving of the offending vehicle by its driver, as a result of which, the claimant sustained injuries and succumbed to it. The Tribunal further held that the claimant is entitled to a compensation of Rs.30,17,800/- along with interest at the rate of 6% p.a. and directed the respondent No.2-insurance company to deposit the compensation amount along with interest. 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