(1.) Parties were put on notice that the appeal would be finally disposed of at the stage of admission. Hence, the appeal is admitted. Heard forthwith.
(2.) Heard Mr. E. Afonso, learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the appellant(claimant), Mr. Shivan Dessai, learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent no. 2(owner) and Mr. S. S. Kakodkar, learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent no. 3(Insurance Company).
(3.) The above appeal and cross-objection are both directed against the judgment and award dated 21/11/2012 passed by the learned Presiding Officer, M.A.C.T. , Mapusa (the Tribunal, for short) in Claim Petition No. 30 / 2011.