JUDGMENT

This appeal is filed by the claimant in O.P (MV) No.1003 of 2008 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Palakkad, seeking enhancement of compensation. The respondents herein were the respondents before the tribunal.

2. According to the claimant, on 23.10.2007, while he was riding his motorcycle, a lorry bearing Reg.No.RJ 11 GA 1075 driven by the 2^nd respondent in a rash and negligent manner hit against his motorcycle and thus the claimant was dragged along the NH for about four kilometers and thus he sustained serious injuries. He approached the tribunal claiming a total compensation of ₹9,00,000/-.

3. The respondents 1 and 2 being the owner and the driver of the offending vehicle, remained ex-parte before the tribunal. The 3^rd respondent insurer filed a written statement denying the validity of the vehicular documents but later produced Ext.B1 policy covering the insurance coverage, and it is also contended that the accident occurred due to the negligence of the claimant himself. Before the tribunal, Exts.A1 to A12 and Exts.B1 and X1 were marked. The tribunal, after analysing the pleadings and materials on record, awarded a sum of ₹2,31,650/- with 9% interest