(1.) Heard the learned Advocates appearing for the parties.
(2.) This appeal has been preferred by the National Insurance Company assailing the award dated 22nd August, 2003 passed by the learned Judge, 2nd Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Siliguri in M.A.C.C. No. 169 of 2001 whereby and whereunder the application under Section 140 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 as filed by the claimant was allowed directing National Insurance Company Limited to pay the compensation amount as awarded.
(3.) Two legal questions have been urged in this appeal by the National Insurance Company Limited, namely: