ORDER

M. Thanikachalam, President - The opposite party is the appellant.

2. The facts leading to the appeal.

The 1st respondent/Complainant's son, by name S. Marlan Brando had premium Savings Bank Account No. 10808, with the 2nd opposite party/bank, which had a tie up with the 1st opposite party/Insurance Company, for Group Accident Insurance Policy, wherein the sum assured was Rs. 3 lakh. The premium for the above said policy, for the complainant's son was debited from the account, and the policy commences from 10.7.2000 and terminates on 9.7.2003.

3. The complainant's son, who was working in a hotel at Yercaud, was bitten by snake on 14.3.2001, for which treatment was given immediately by Dr. S. Neelamegam, who advised to take Marlan Brando, to Salem, for further treatment. Unfortunately, on the way, he died, and thereafter he was buried as per the religious custom, available in Christianity.

4. Under the Group Insurance Policy, his legal heirs are entitled to Rs. 3 lakh as compensation, and the complainant being the only legal heir/mother, entitled to the said amount. The complainant furnishing the necessary documents available, that could be furnished, lodged a claim, not settled un