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The matter is heard through “Video Conferencing/Hybrid mode”.

2.This Civil Miscellaneous Appeal has been filed for enhancement of compensation granted by the award dated 30.01.2019 made in M.C.O.P.No.209 of 2014 on the file of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Sub Court, Tiruchengode.

3.The appellant is the claimant in M.C.O.P.No.209 of 2014 on the file of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Sub Court, Tiruchengode. He filed the above said claim petition, claiming a sum of Rs.15,00,000/- as compensation for the injuries sustained by him in the accident that took place on 26.12.2013.

4.The Tribunal considering the pleadings, oral and documentary evidence, held that the accident occurred due to rash and negligent driving by the rider of the motorcycle belonging to the 1st respondent and directed the 2nd respondent-Insurance Company to pay a sum of Rs.2,14,515/- as compensation to the appellant.

5.Not being satisfied with the amounts awarded by the Tribunal, the appellant has come out with the present appeal seeking enhancement of compensation.

6.The learned counsel appearing for the appellant contended that in the accident the appellant sustained fracture in right femur s