JUDGME NT

This appeal, under Section 173 of Motor Vehicles Act, has been filed by the appellant/claimant for enhancement of the sum awarded in M.C.O.P.No.376 of 2022 on the file of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Special Subordinate Court, Coimbatore.

2. Shortly stated, on 04.12.2021, at about 01.30 p.m., when the appellant / claimant was proceeding to his wife's house at Devalaya in his two wheeler bearing Registration No. TN-43-X-7661, near Nazar Bai Tea Shop at Kumuna Road Junction, a Bolero ZLX BSIV bearing Registration No. TN-43- Y-6767, driven by its driver in a rash and negligent manner, dashed against the appellant's two wheeler, as a result of which, the appellant / claimant sustained fracture in his right leg. Immediately after the accident, the appellant was given first aid at Pandalur Government Hospital and was shifted to Vinayaga Hospital, Batheri, for further treatment.

3. The claimant filed the above MCOP claiming compensation of Rs.15,00,000/- for the injuries sus