P. Sathasivam, J.

1. By consent of both parties, the Appeal itself is taken up for final disposal. United India Insurance Company, Tiruchengode aggrieved by Award of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal dated 28.11.2003, made in M.C.O.P.No. 1241 of 2000, has filed the above appeal. In respect of grievous injuries sustained in a motor accident that took place on 25.7.2000, the claimant/first respondent herein, prayed for a compensation of Rs.5 lakhs. In support of his claim, he himself got examined as P.W.1, and he also examined one Rakkiappan and Dr. P. Gnanaprakash as P.Ws.2 and 3 respectively, besides marking Exs. P-l to P-9. On the side of the owner and the insurer, no oral and documentary evidence was let in. The Tribunal, after analysing the materials and after holding that the accident was caused due to the negligence of the driver of the vehicle in question, passed an award for Rs.14,62,352 with interest at 9 per cent per annum from the date of petition till date of deposit. Since the appellant/Insurance Company obtained permission to contest the claim petition on all grounds under Section 170 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 we permit the Insurance Company to canva