JUDGMENT :

1. Heard Mr. M. Kato, learned counsel for the appellant and also heard Mr. K. Loya, learned counsel for the respondent.

2. This appeal, under Section 173 of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 is directed against the judgment and order dated 21.08.2018, passed by the learned Member, MACT, Yupia, in connection with MACT Case No. 21/2016 (YPA). It is to be noted here that vide impugned judgment and order, the learned Court below has directed the appellant to pay a sum of Rs. 4,62,840/- (Rupees Four Lacs Sixty Two Thousand Eight Hundred Fourty only) inclusive of No Fault Liability with interest @ 9% p.a. from the date of filing till payment.

3. The factual background leading to filing of the present appeal is briefly stated as under:-

“On 11.04.2013 at around 9.30 am, the respondent Shri Lishi Talo along with his father Lishi Sera were proceeding towards Hapoli to attend some domestic work by his motor cycle bearing Registration No. Nil. While they were proceeding towards Talo village, suddenly one truck bearing Registration No. 06E/7065 came from the opposite direction in a very high