JUDGMENT :

(The case has been heard through video conference)

This Civil Miscellaneous Appeal has been filed against the award dated 02.08.2013 made in M.C.O.P.No.1030 of 2010 on the file of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Subordinate Court, Poonamallee.

2. The appellant is the 2nd respondent in M.C.O.P.No.1030 of 2010 on the file of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Subordinate Court, Poonamallee. The first respondent filed the said claim petition, claiming a sum of Rs.9,00,000/- as compensation for the injuries sustained by him in the accident that took place on 23.03.2009.

3. According to the 1st respondent/claimant, on 23.03.2009 at about 19.00 hours, when he was riding the motorcycle bearing Registration No.TN- 09-AM-7447 belonging to the 2nd respondent on Kundrathur to Pallavaram Main Road and while going near Karaimanagar, met with an accident. Due to the impact, the 1st respondent sustained multiple grievous injuries. The 2nd respondent is the owner and the appellant is the insurer of the vehicle.

4. The 2nd respondent remained ex-parte before the Tribunal.

5. The appellant/Insurance Company filed counter statement that the appellant has not received any claim from the 2nd