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7. The learned Counsel for the appellant contended that the learned Tribunal has committed illegality in using the multiplier of '10', whereas in the Motor Vehicles Act, the multiplier of '17' is provided for the age group of 30-35 years and as such the amount of compensation is liable to be enhanced. The learned Tribunal has dealt with this point in issue No. 6. Keeping in view the dependency of the petitioner upon the deceased and the quantum which is being awarded to the appellant, the Tribunal has applied the multiplier of '10'. According to the copy of Parivar Register issued by Village Pradhan (paper No. 5 Ga/8), which was filed by the claimant and proved by him at the time of statement on oath, the deceased was 33 years of age. The Apex Court in the case, United India Insurance Company Ltd. etc., etc. v. Patricia Jean Mahajan and Ors. etc., etc. reported in II (2002) ACC 460 (SC) : 2002 (2) ACJ 100 (SC), has held in para 20 as under: