JUDGMENT :

R. SUBBIAH, J.

1. This appeal is filed by the claimant as against the Award dated 15.07.2020 made in M.C.O.P. No. 413 of 2017 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (Special Sub-Court No. 1), Salem, for enhancement of the compensation amount.

2. It is the case of the claimant that on 21.04.2016 at about 6.30 a.m. when the claimant was riding his two-wheeler bearing Registration No. TN-29-K-8109 on Dharmapuri-Salem Road, a lorry bearing Registration No. TN-29-AK-4444, owned by the first respondent and insured with the second respondent-Insurance Company, came in a rash and negligent manner from behind and hit the claimant's two-wheeler, as a result of which, the claimant fell down and sustained grievous injuries all over the body. He was taken to hospital and his right leg below the knee was amputated. The Doctor had assessed the disability suffered by the victim at 80%. Hence, the claimant/injured filed claim petition before the Tribunal claiming compensation of Rs. 75,00,000/-.

3. The said claim petition was resisted by the second respondent- Insurance Compa