1. Present is an appeal under S.173 of the Motor Vehicles Act assailing the award dated 17.9.2009 passed by the learned Additional Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Pendra Road in MAC Case No. 9 of 2009.

2. Vide the said impugned award, the Tribunal in a death case under S.166 of the Motor Vehicles Act has awarded the compensation of Rs. 2,45,000 with interest at the rate of 6 per cent per annum from the date of application.

3. The counsel for the appellants submits that the compensation awarded by the Tribunal is on the lower side inasmuch as the Tribunal has not considered the future prospects while quantifying the compensation. Likewise, the multiplier applied is also on the lower side and prays for suitable enhancement of the award.

4. The counsel for the insurance company however opposing the appeal submits that the insurance company in the instant case has been exonerated from its liability and the responsibility of payment of compensation has been fastened upon owner of the vehicle involved in the accident.

5. Having considered the contentions put forth on either side and on perusal of record this court is of the opinion that considering the fact that the deceased was a young