JUDGMENT

This appeal is preferred by the claimant challenging the inadequacy of the award passed in O.P. (MV) No.1497 of 2009 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Kottayam. The appellant also challenges the finding of the Tribunal exonerating the 2^nd respondent insurance company from paying the award amount.

2. The claimant filed the OP stating that on 07.08.2009, while he was riding a motorcycle bearing Registration No.KL 08/ AH 6328 along the Changanacherry-Vazhoor road and when he reached at Madukkummoodu bhagam, an autorikshaw bearing registration No.KL 05/K 7494 driven by the 1^st respondent hit on his motorcycle and as a result of which he sustained injuries. Accident occurred due to the rash and negligent driving of the autorickshaw by the 1^st respondent, who was the registered owner cum driver.