JUDGMENT :

(Heard Video Conference)

1. CMA No.2479 of 2015 has been filed by the Insurance Company challenging its liability to pay the compensation to the first respondent claimant under the impugned award dated 28.01.2015 passed by the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Additional District Judge, Namakkal in MCOP No.408 of 2013.

2. The claimant, who is the first respondent in CMA No.2479 of 2015 has challenged the very same impugned award seeking for enhancement of compensation in CMA No.2101 of 2016.

3. The Tribunal under the impugned award dated 28.01.2015, directed the Insurance Company to pay the claimant a compensation of Rs.1,44,500/- together with interest and costs as detailed hereunder :-

Heads Amount awarded by the Tribunal (Rs.)

22% Disability compensation 44000

Medical expenses as per bills 25537

Transportation charges 5000

Nutrition 10000

Pain and suffering 25000

Loss of amenities 25000

Attender charges 10000

Total 1,44,537

Rounded off 1,44,500

4. Heard Ms.I. Malar, learned counsel for the appellant in CMA No.2479 of 2015/1st respondent in CMA No.2101 of 2016 and Mr.Ma.P.Thangavel, learned counsel for the 1st respondent in CMA No.2479 of 2015/appellant in CMA No.2101 of 2016. Remaini