JUDGMENT :

This appeal is filed by the claimant in O.P (MV) No.715 of 2013 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Muvattupuzha. The respondents herein are the respondents before the tribunal.

3. The first respondent, driver of the offending vehicle, remained ex parte before the tribunal. The second respondent Insurance Company filed a written statement, admitting the insurance policy, but challenging the quantum of compensation claimed. Before the tribunal PW1 was examined and Exts. A1 to A10 were marked. The Tribunal, after analysing the pleadings and materials on record, held that the accident took place on account of the negligence of the driver of the offending vehicle and awarded a total compensation of ₹2,27,100/- under different heads with interest @9% per annum from the date of petition till realization, against the 2^nd respondent being the insurer. Dissatis quantum of compensation awarded by the Tribun