This appeal has been preferred by the appellant/petitioner against the judgment and decree passed by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (Sub Court), Arni in M.C.O.P.No.234 of 2002 dated 010. 2004 awarding a compensation of Rs.34,000/-as compensation against the total claim of Rs.1,70,000/-, together with interest at the rate of 9% per annum, from the date of filing the claim petition till the date of payment of compensation.

2. Not satisfied with the award passed by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Arani, the appellant/petitioner has filed this appeal.

3. The facts of the case are to be looked into before dealing with this appeal;

The petitioner has stated that on 07.05.2002, at 09.00 a.m. he was carrying vegetables in New Vikram Auto Goods Vehicle in Vellore Officers lane, near mosque. The petitioner was accompanying the goods, for loading and unloading purpose. The vehicle is owned by the first respondent, Mr.M.Nehru and the said vehicle was insured with the second respondent namely the New India Assurance Company Limited, Arni. The said vehicle was driven by the first respondent in a rash and negligent manner and with high speed. Due to this, the first respondent