JUDGMENT :

K. Natarajan, J.

Though these appeals came up for admission, with the consent of the learned counsel for both the parties, they are heard finally.

2. MFA Nos.22013/2009 and 22012/2009 are filed by the Insurer assailing the judgment and award passed by the Civil Judge (Sr.Dn.) and MACT, Gangavathi (hereinafter referred to as 'the Tribunal', for short) in MVC Nos.637/2007 and 418/2007 respectively, whereas MFA No.21122/2009 is filed by the claimants in MVC No.418/2007 passed by the same Tribunal for enhancement of compensation.

3. I have heard the arguments of learned counsel Sri. G.N. Raichur, appearing for the Insurance Company and learned counsel Sri. K. Anandkumar, appearing for the claimants.

4. The ranking of the parties before the Tribunal is retained for brevity.

5. Respondent No.1 in MFA No.22013/2009 - Mahesh filed a claim petition in MVC No.637/2007 under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act (hereinafter referred to as 'the Act'), claiming compensation of Rs.24,76,500/- for the injuries sustained by him in the road traffic accident that was occurred on 05.01.20