JUDGMENT

M.G.Uma, J. - The appellant-Insurance Company preferred MFA No.24728/2010 aggrieved by the impugned judgment and award dated 4/6/2010 passed by the Prl. Civil Judge (Sr.Dn) and MACT, Gogak (hereinafter referred to as 'the Tribunal') partly allowing MVC No.578/2009 in favour of the claimant and awarding compensation of Rs.4,29,000/- with interest on Rs.4,19,000/- @ 6% p.a. from the date of petition till realization from the owner and the insurer jointly and severally and also directing the insurer, i.e. the present appellant to deposit the compensation amount within one month from the date of order.

2. Mfa No.22709/2010 is preferred by the claimant before the Tribunal, claiming enhancement of the compensation upto Rs.6,00,000/- with interest at 18% p.a.

3. Heard the learned Advocate for the appellant/Insurer Sri. S. S.Beturmath and Sri. Bahubali N.Kanabargi, learned Advocate for respondent No.1/Claimant.

4. Parties are referred to as per their rank assigned to them before the trial Court.

5. Brief facts of the case are as follows:

Appellant-Claimant in MFA No.22709/2010