JUDGMENT

This appeal is filed by the legal heirs of the claimant in O.P (MV)

No.324 of 2014 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Pala, challenging the quantum of compensation awarded by the tribunal. The respondents herein are the respondents before the tribunal.

2. According to the claimants, on 31.03.2014, while the deceased was crossing the public road, suddenly a motorcycle bearing registration No.KL-33C-9438 driven by the second respondent in a rash and negligent manner, hit against the deceased. As a result of the accident, he had sustained serious injuries and later succumbed to the injuries The claimants, being the legal heirs of the deceased, approached the tribunal claiming a total compensation of ₹20,00,000/-.

3. The 1st respondent/owner and the 2nd respondent/driver of the offending vehicle remained ex parte before the tribunal. The 3^rd respondent/insurer filed a written statement admitting the validity of the policy but disputing the quantum of compensation claimed. It was further contended that the 2^nd respondent has no licence to ride the motorcycle. Before the tribunal, Exts.A1 to A7 were marked. The tribunal, after analysing the pleadings and materials