JUDGMENT :

This appeal is filed by the claimant in O.P (MV) No.247 of 2003 on the file of the Additional Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Mavelikkara. The respondents herein are the respondents before the tribunal.

3. The first, second and third respondents were the driver, owner and insurer of the offending vehicle respectively. The third respondent, insurer of the offending vehicle filed a written statement admitting the insurance policy, but disputing the quantum of compensation claimed. Before the tribunal, Exts.A1 to A17 and Ext.X1 were marked. The tribunal, after analysing the pleadings and materials on record, awarded a sum of ₹6,27,700/- as compensation under different heads where ₹6,17,700/- is to be realised with interest @7.5% per annum from the date of petition till realization with proportionate costs and the remaining ₹10,000/- to be paid without interest if deposited within 75 days against the third respondent being the insurer of the of