". In the aforesaid view of the matter, we hereby affirm the
determination rendered by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Bagalkot,
and the High Court in awarding compensation quantified at Rs.11,44,440/- to
the claimant. The Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Bagalkot, as also, the
High Court, ordered a deduction therefrom of a sum of Rs.3,26,140/- (paid
to the claimants under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923). The said
deduction gives full effect to Section 167 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988,
inasmuch as, it awards compensation to the respondents-claimants under the
enactment based on the option first exercised, and also ensures that, the
respondents-claimants are not allowed dual benefit under the two
enactments."
