P.K. Musahary, J.

1. This appeal is directed against the judgment and award dated 23.7.2004 passed by the Member, MACT, Aizawl in MAC Case No. 119/2002 awarding a sum of Rs. 11,38,409/- as compensation to the claimant with simple interest @ 9% p.a. from the date of filing the claim petition till realization from the opposite party No. 2, M/s. United India Insurance Co. Ltd. There was a further direction to deposit the said amount in cash or by way of account payee demand draft or cheque in favour of the claimant to the Member, MACT, Mizoram for disbursement to the claimant within one month from 23.7.2004 i.e. the date of award. The opposite party, Insurance Company was granted liberty to deduct any interim award, if already satisfied. Being dissatisfied with and aggrieved by the impugned judgment and award, the Insurance Company has preferred this appeal.

2. The facts giving rise to the filing of the present appeal are that the claimant, B.L. Rochhunga, aged about 27 years, s/o Lalzova, resident of Aizawl, Mizoram suffered from paralysis below neck resulting to 100% permanent disablement due to motor vehicle accident that took place on 16.12.2000 near Aibawk Village involving