Varghese Kalliaih, J.

This appeal raises a question of limitation. A minor, represented by the guardian, is the appellant. The minor filed an application before the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal for compensation for the injuries he sustained in a motor accident. He was represented by his next friend/ guardian. Appellant claimed Rs.50,000/- as compensation for the injuries he sustained. The claim was made on different counts.

2. The Tribunal, after assessing the evidence in the case, determined the compensation payable to the appellant at Rs.20,000/-. But the Tribunal dismissed the application on the ground that the application was filed beyond the statutory period allowed for filing the claim petition. Before us, there is no serious controversy as to the reasonableness of the quantum of compensation.

3. Counsel for the appellant submitted that the Tribunal grievously erred in holding that the application has been filed out of time and that it is barred by limitation. S.110A(3) of the Motor Vehicles Act (hereinafter referred to as 'the act) mandates that an application for compensation arising out of an accident of the nature specified in sub-s.(1) of S.110 of the Act sha