JUDGMENT

The petitioner in OP(MV) No.1193/2013 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Perumbavoor has preferred this appeal seeking enhancement of compensation awarded by the tribunal on account of the injuries sustained by him in a motor accident that occurred on 10.06.2013

2. The case of the petitioner is that on 10.06.2013 at about 07.30 p.m., while he was travelling as a pillion rider in a motor cycle bearing No.KL-41-B-7331 through the Kalady- Angamaly MC road and when reached near Marothichodu, a pick up van bearing Reg.No.KL-33/D-4701, driven by the 2^nd respondent in a rash and negligent manner hit the motorcycle ridden by the petitioner. Due to the impact of the hit, the petitioner sustained serious injuries.

3. The registered owner and driver of the offending pick up Van bearing Reg.No.KL-33/D-4701 were arrayed as the 1^st and 2^nd respondents respectively, whereas, the insurer was arrayed as the 3^rd respondent. The 1^st respondent remained absent and was set exparte.

4. The 2^nd and 3^rd respondents contested the petition by filing written statements mainly disputing the quantum of compensation claimed. However, the 3^rd respondent, insurer admitted insurance coverage