B. Chandra Kumar, J.

1. This appeal is directed against the order and decree dated 29.07.2003 passed in MVOP No. 134 of 2002 by the IV Additional District Judge, Visakhapatnam - cum - Chairman, Motor Vehicles Accidents Claims Tribunal, Visakhapatnam.

2. The appellant herein is the first respondent, the first respondent herein is the petitioner and the second respondent herein is the second respondent before the Tribunal and for the sake of convenience, the parties will be hereinafter referred to as per their array before the Tribunal.

3. The brief facts of the case are as follows:--

On 08.11.1997, at about 09:00 a.m., the claimant was going to steel plant and when she reached the main gate of the plant and crossing the divider, a motor cycle bearing registration No. AP 31 D 1037, being driven by its driver in a rash and negligent manner, came from the front gate without blowing the horn and dashed against the claimant, as a result of which, the claimant sustained fracture to her right leg and other injuries. She was shifted to Steel Plant General Hospital and from there to Simhadri Hospital, Gajuwaka. Operation was conducted. It is argued that she became permanently disabled. S