AR.Lakshmanan, J.

The above is directed by the Thiruvalluvar Transport Corporation, Madras, against the Award dated 10. 1994 of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal/ Subordinate Judge, Dharapuram, in M.C.O.P. No.344 of 1992, awading a total compensation of Rs.71,225 to the 1st respondent with interest at 12% per annum from the date of the claim petition till the date of payment.

2. The 1st respondent filed a claim petition before the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Dharapuram, claiming a total sum of Rs.1,00,000 as compensation for the injuries sustained by him in a road accident on 7. 1992. According to him, while he was proceeding in a cycle carrying 50 litres of milk, the bus bearing registration No.DCB.9519 belonging to the appellant/ Corporation, which was driven by the 2nd respondent in a rash and negligent manner, hit him and thereby he sustained injuries. He has estimated the loss at rupees one lakh. The appellant filed a counter statement disputing both negligence as well as the quantum claimed by the 1st respondent. In the counter statement it was contended that the 2nd respondent was driving the vehicle cautiously and according to the traffic rules but that t