JUDGMENT :

(The matter is heard through “Video Conferencing/Hybrid mode”)

This appeal has been filed to set aside the award of the Tribunal dated 16.10.2020 made in M.C.O.P. No.28 of 2016, on the file of the Sub Court, (Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal), Sankari.

2. By consent of the learned counsel appearing for the appellants as well as the 1st respondent, the appeal is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. The appellants/claimants filed M.C.O.P.No.28 of 2016, on the file of the Sub Court, (Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal), Sankari, claiming a sum of Rs.25,00,000/- as compensation for the death of one Ramesh @ Ravi who died in the accident that took place on 29.10.2015.

4. According to the appellants, on the date of accident, when the deceased Ramesh @ Ravi was traveling as a pillion rider in a Motorcycle bearing Registration No.TN-54-D-5089 driven by one Paunraj from Namakkal – Salem Road, near the bridge opposite to Keeranur Vetri Vikas Girls Higher Secondary School, the said Paunraj drove the vehicle in a rash and negligent manner and dashed on the centre