R. SUBBIAH, J.

1. This appeal is filed by the Insurance Company challenging the award and decree dated 28.04.2015 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, (Subordinae Judge) Neyveli in and by which the claim petition filed by the respondents 1 to 4, seeking compensation for the death of the deceased Rajini, who was the husband of first respondent, son of the respondents 2 and 3 and father of the minor fourth respondent, was allowed awarding a total compensation of Rs. 51,37,125/-.

2. The present appeal is filed by the Insurance Company questioning their liability to pay the compensation amount to the claimants.

3. For the purpose of disposal of this appeal, facts which are germane and necessary are as under.

4. The respondents are the legal representatives of the deceased Rajini. They have filed the claim petition before the Tribunal under Section 166 (1) of The Motor Vehicles Act contending that on 13.06.2011, at about 10.30 pm, while the deceased Rajini was travelling as a Pillion rider in the Two Wheeler TVS Star City Motor Cycle bearing Registration No. TN-31-C