J U D G M E N T

Being aggrieved by the award passed by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal / learned Additional Sub Judge, (MACT), Krishnagiri in M.C.O.P.No.476 of 2009 dated 06.01.2012, the appellant/claimant has preferred the present appeal.

2. Heard Mr.P.Mani, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the appellant and Mr.N.Sampath, learned counsel for the second respondent/Insurance Company. Inspite of the notice served on the first respondent, none appears on his behalf. Hence, the appeal is taken up today for final disposal.

3. The brief facts of the case are as follows:

a) On 15.07.2006 at about 2.00 p.m., when the claimant/appellant was travelling in a motor cycle bearing registration No.TN-29-H-9241 as pillion rider along with two others in the said vehicle, the first respondent vehicle viz., Tempo Van bearing registration No.TN-23-W-5032 insured with the second respondent herein came in the opposite direction in a rash and negligent manner dashed against the motor cycle causing injuries to the driver of the motor cycle as well as the claimant/appellant herein. Hence, the claimant/appellant had filed a claim petition before the Tribunal claiming a sum of Rs.7 lakhs as compensatio