JUDGMENT :

(Through Video Conferencing)

There is no representation on behalf of the first to fifth respondents/claimants even though the name of the counsel Mr. M. Kavikannan has been printed in the cause list. He has filed vakalat for the first to fifth respondents. This case was listed twice earlier and adjourned so that the counsel for the first to fifth respondents can appear and defend the impugned Judgment and Decree and assist the Court. However, it appears that the counsel engaged for them is not interested to protect the interest of his clients despite the case appearing twice in the list. After hearing the learned counsel for appellant insurance company it was finally reserved for passing orders.

2. The Insurance Company is the appellant in this appeal. It is aggrieved by the impugned Judgment and Decree dated 12.04.2019 passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (Special Subordinate Judge), Tirupattur in M.C.O.P.No.133 of 2015.

3. By the impugned Judgment and Decree, the Tribunal has awarded an amount of Rs.17,47,500/- together with interest at 7.5% per annum from the