Heard the learned counsel for the complainant on the point of admission.

2.        He submitted that he has gone  to the District Commission,Bhubaneswar,Khurda to place the matter since the payment for the service of the goods has not been made for morethan Rs.50,00,000/- to invoke the jurisdiction of this Commission. However, the learned District Commission informed the complainant to approach  before this Commission. Therefore, necessary order may be passed.

3.        Heard learned counsel for the complainant. Section-47(1)(a) of Consumer Protection Act, 2019 is as follows:-

                      “xxx      xxx       xxx

1.  To entertain

1. Complaints where the value of the goods or services paid as consideration, exceeds rupees fifty lacs but does not exceed rupees two crore.”

4.        The aforesaid provision is clear towards his payment to avail goods or services. In this case there is no any averments in the complaint showing payment. Therefore, this matter is decided with District Commission at Khurda. We are surprised to hear that the learned District Commission did not entertain the request of the complainant.

5.            In view of above discussion, we hereby direct the complainant to file the complaint before the appropriate Commission within 15 days. Copy of the complaint petition with annexures be returned to the complainant for further action at his end if so advised.

6.              Complaint case is disposed of accordingly.