R. V. RAVEENDRAN, C. J. ( 1 ) THIS is claimants' appeal against the judgment and award dated 30. 6. 1999 passed by the 9th motor Accidents Claims Tribunal in Claim case No. 83 of 1997. ( 2 ) THE matter relates to death of one ashok Kumar Sharma, a Sub-Inspector of police aged about 40 years. Claimants are the widow, 3 children and parents of the deceased. They alleged that the deceased was earning Rs. 5,143 per month. They claimed compensation of Rs. 17,50,000. After considering the evidence, Tribunal awarded the compensation of Rs. 4,47,440 with interest at the rate of 12 per cent per annum from the date of petition till date of payment. ( 3 ) THE said judgment is challenged by the claimants on the ground that the compensation is low. The fact that the deceased died in a motor accident involving vehicle bearing No. MP 04-W 0051 which is insured with the respondent No. 3, is not disputed. The only question that arises for consideration is whether the compensation is to be increased. ( 4 ) THE claimants have established that the deceased was a government servant with an income of Rs. 5,143 per month. It is appropriate to deduct Rs. 1,643 towards income tax, profession tax and personal and living expenses of the deceased. Thus, the contribution to the family is arrived at rs. 3,500 per month or Rs. 42,000 per annum. As the deceased was 43 years old, a multiplier of 15 would be applicable. The total loss of dependency is Rs. 42,000 x 15 = Rs. 6,30,000. A sum of Rs. 12,000 (comprising Rs. 5,000 for loss of consortium, rs. 5,000 for loss to the estate and rs. 2,000 towards the funeral expenses) is added under conventional heads. The total compensation shall be Rs. 6,42,000. ( 5 ) IN view of the above, we allow the appeal in part on the following terms: (a) Appellants-claimants shall be entitled to compensation of Rs. 6,42,000 (rupees six lakh and forty-two thousand only) instead of Rs. 4,47,440 awarded by the Tribunal. (b) While the amount awarded by the tribunal shall carry interest at the rate of 12 per cent per annum, the enhanced amount shall carry interest only at the rate of 6 per cent per annum from the date of petition to date of deposit. 4,47,440 awarded by the Tribunal. (b) While the amount awarded by the tribunal shall carry interest at the rate of 12 per cent per annum, the enhanced amount shall carry interest only at the rate of 6 per cent per annum from the date of petition to date of deposit. (c) The apportionment and deposit shall be as per the directions of the Tribunal. (d) Three months' time is granted to deposit the amount. (e) The parties shall bear their respective costs. Appeal allowed. .