JUDGMENT

This appeal is filed by the claimant in O.P (MV) No.1684 of

2003 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Pathanamthitta, claiming enhancement of compensation. The respondents herein were the respondents before the tribunal.

2. According to the claimant, on 24.04.2002 at about 7.30 a.m., while the claimant was travelling as a pillion rider on a motorcycle, he was struck down by a car bearing Registration No. KL-2-G-8740, driven by the 1st respondent in a rash and negligent manner. As a result of the accident, he had sustained serious injuries. The claimant approached the tribunal claiming compensation of ₹3,05,500/-.

3. The first respondent is the owner cum driver of the offending vehicle who remained ex parte before the tribunal. The 2^nd respondent filed a written statement admitting the policy but disputing the quantum of compensation claimed as well as the validity of driving licence. Before the tribunal, Exts.A1 to A9 were marked. The tribunal, after analysing the pleadings and materials on record, awarded a sum of ₹1,76,750/- with interest at 7.5% per annum as compensation under various heads against the 2^nd respondent/insurer. Dissatisfied with the quantum of