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Whether the accident in question took place due to rash and negligent driving of truck No.PB11F 9827 by respondent No.1 causing the death of Pala Singh, as alleged? OPP. 2.

If issue No.1 is proved, whether the claimants are entitled to compensation, if so, to what amount and from whom?OPP. 3.

Whether the tanker in question was being driven without valid driving licence, registration certificate and route permit at the time of alleged accident and in violation of terms and conditions of insurance policy, as alleged? OPR3. 4.

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