The appellant is the claimant in OP(MV) No.422 of 2015 on the file of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal, Muvattupuzha. The said claim petition was filed by the appellant claiming an amount of ₹3,00,000/- as compensation for the injuries sustained by her in a motor accident occurred on 06.03.2015. The tribunal awarded an amount of ₹2,29,900/- as compensation under different heads, directing the respondent insurer to deposit the said amount along with interest at the rate of 9% per annum from the date of filing the claim petition, i.e., 26.05.2015 till realization. Being dissatisfied with the compensation awarded, the appellant has come up in appeal.

2. Today, when the matter came up for consideration, the learned counsel for the appellant as well as the learned Standing Counsel for the respondent insurer submitted that they have filed a joint statement dated 02.09.2024, wherein it is stated that the claim of the appellant has been settled by the respondent insurer, agreeing to deposit a further amount MACA NO. 914 OF 2017 3 2024:KER:79856 of ₹50,000/- including interest as additional compensation in the account of the appellant within a period of one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment, failing which, the said amount will carry interest at the rate of 8% per annum from the date of default.

3. In the light of the joint statement filed by the parties, the impugned award is modified by directing the respondent insurer to deposit an amount of ₹50,000/- (Rupees Fifty thousand only) including interest as additional compensation in the account of the appellant within a period of one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment, failing which, the said amount will carry interest at the rate of 8% per annum from the date of default. The claimant shall furnish copies of the PAN Card, AADHAAR Card and bank details before the respondent insurer within a period of fifteen days from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this judgment so as to enable the insurance company to make the deposit as ordered above. In case of failure to furnish details as above, it shall be open for the insurance company to deposit the said amount before the tribunal.

2024:KER:79856 The appeal is disposed of, in terms of the joint statement as above. The joint statement will form part of the judgment.

SHOBA ANNAMMA EAPEN JUDGE MC/26.10 BEFORE THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF KERALA, AT ERNAKULAM M.A.C.A. No. 914 OF 2017 Kamala Appellant v Gautham Prasad & Others Respondent JOINT STATEMENT FILED, BY THE APPELLANT AND THE %0 REPONDENT

1. The above appeal is filed against the award dated 31-10-2016 in O.P. (MV) No. 422/2015 of the M.A.C.T. Muvattupuzha. The original petition is filed by appellant claiming compensation in respect of the injuries sustained by her in a motor vehicle accident which occurred on 6-3-2015 involving a motorcycle bearing registration No. KL -39 F 3895 insured with the i\?i()\ L2 respondent. The tribunal had granted Rs. 2,29,900 as compensation along with interest @9% p.a. from 26-5-2015 onwards. It is challenging the quantum of compensation that the above appeal is filed.

2. The 1% 2s="" respondents ha$s not cared in the appeal. Since the A P respondent has admitted the coverage insurance policy in respect of the offending vehicle, the liability to'pa compensation is on thef}\"a ~ respondent. Hence the settlement is arriyed at between the appellant and v aw*respondent. "y VaBiBEM|

3. The appellant and the E_""%espondent have negotiated the matter out of court and willingly arrived at a compromise settlement in full and final settlement of all the claims of the appellant against the 1Mrespondent -- arising out of the accident and the original petition mentioned above. It is agreed that the'}gﬂrespondent shall pay an additional amount of Rs. 50,000/~ (Rupees fifty thousand only) inclusive of all interest and costs to the appellant by way of full and final settlement of all the claims of the appellant against the respondent.

4. The respondent hereby agrees to transfer by the way of NEFT the above amount of Rs. 50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand only) within a period of 30 days from the date of receipt of the copy of judgement from the Hon'ble High Court, in the bank account of the appellant. The appellant shall provide a true copy of his bank passbook, Aadhar card and pan card to the respondent within 15 days of receipt of copy of the judgement from the Hon'ble High Court to effect payment. In any event if the said amount is not deposited as aforesaid the amount would carry interest 8% p.a. from the date of default.

There is no threat, coercion or undue influence in arriving at the above settlement. There is no mistake in arriving at the settlement either. We humbly request this Hon'ble court to record this joint statement and to pass a judgement in terms thereof.