These revision petitions have been filed with a delay of 98 days which is over and above the statutory period of 90 days given for filing the revision petition. Under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 consumer foras are required to decide the cases within 90 days and in case some evidence is required to be taken, within 150 days. The delay of 98 days, under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 under the circumstances, cannot be condoned without showing sufficient cause for delay in filing the revision petition. The reason for delay is that the file was moving from table to table. We are not satisfied with the cause shown for condonation of delay. Application for condonation of delay is dismissed. Accordingly, revision petition is dismissed on ground of ‘Delay’. We have considered the cases on merits as well. Briefly stated, the facts are that the petitioner had allotted 20 flats out of turn to M/s Dabar India Limited for Low Income Group category for allotment to its employees. Cost of the house was fixed at Rs.58,000/-. After payment of Rs.58,000/- (which was estimated cost), respondent applied for execution of Sale Deed. Instead of executing the Sale Dee, petitioner vide its letter dated 29.4.2003 after a period of 7 years of handing over of possession, raised the and demanded additional amount of Rs.40,600/- from the employees. Respondent being aggrieved filed a complaint before the District Forum. District Forum allowed the complaint and held that the petitioner was not entitled to the additional amount/payment after lapse of 7 years of handing over of the possession. Accordingly, payment of additional amount of Rs.46,600/- was quashed and petitioner was directed to execute the Sale Deed. Rs.500/- were ordered to be paid by way of costs. Order passed by the District Forum has been affirmed by the State Commission. We agree with the view taken by the foras below that the petitioner was not entitled to raise the demand for additional amount after lapse of over 7 years, the same being totally unjustified. Dismissed.
......................JASHOK BHANPRESIDENT ......................B.K. TAIMNIMEMBER | |