JUDGMENT

This appeal has been filed by the claimants in OP(MV)

No.21 of 2008 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Irinjalakuda, claiming enhancement of compensation. The respondents herein are the respondents

1and 3 before the tribunal.

2. According to the claimants, on 12.01.2007 at about 3:00 p.m, while the deceased was riding a motorcycle bearing Reg. No.KL-08-L-3490 through NH 47, a lorry bearing Reg.No.KL-8-Z-1627 driven by the 2^nd respondent in a rash and negligent manner, hit on the motorcycle. Whereby, he sustained serious injuries and succumbed to the same. The legal heirs of the deceased approached the tribunal claiming a total compensation of ₹6,24,500/-, limited to ₹5,00,000/-.

3. The first respondent/the registered owner of the offending vehicle remained ex parte before the tribunal. The 2^nd respondent/driver filed a written statement contending that the vehicle has a valid policy and the 3^rd respondent is liable to pay the compensation. The third respondent/insurer filed a written statement admitting the policy of the offending vehicle but disputing the compensation claimed and denying negligence. Before the tribunal, PW1 was examined, and Exts.A1 to A10 a