1. The instant appeal has been filed by the Insurance Company challenging the award dated 14.3.2007 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Sub Judge, Ponneri in MACTOP.No.348 of 2004.

2. The brief facts leading to the filing of the instant appeal are as follows;

(i). the 1st respondent sustained injuries on 11.4.2004 as a result of an accident caused by a car bearing Registration No.TN;09;AD 5238 owned by the 2nd respondent and insured with the appellant. The 1st respondent preferred a claim before the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal seeking a compensation of Rs.3 lakhs for the injuries sustained by him as a result of the accident.

(ii). The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, by its award dated 14.3.2007 in MACTOP.No.348 of 2004 directed the appellant to pay the 1st respondent a sum of Rs.1,68,000- together with interest at the rate of 7.5% per annum from the date of claim till the date of realisation.

(iii). Aggrieved by the quantum of compensation awarded by the tribunal, the instant appeal has been filed by the Insurance Company.

3. Heard Mr.K.Suryanarayanan, learned counsel for the appellant and Mr.N. Elayaraja, learned counsel for the 1st respondent. The 2nd respondent