Act for getting an order directing the opposite parties to refund ` 5750 with interest and cost.  

          The case of the complainant in brief is as follows:  The opposite parties jointly provided gas connection for domestic purposes.  The opposite parties offered spot connection and regular supply of gas cylinder without any delay.  When complainant approached the 2^nd opposite party he assured that 1^st  opposite party will provide gas connection on deposit of ` 5750 which will be refunded in the event of termination of the gas connection.  Complainant paid ` 5750 and availed gas connection.  But later on the supply of gas happened to be irregular as against the assurance of the 2^nd opposite party.  Moreover they supplied refilled gas cylinders were of substandard quality and quantity.  Hence the complainant cancelled the gas connection and asked for refund of the amount.  2^nd opposite party was not ready to refund the amount and hence the complaint.

          On receiving the complaint notices were issued to the opposite parties. But opposite parties were not cared to appear before the Forum and filed version hence the opposite parties were called absent and set exparte.

          On the above pleadings the following issues were raised for consideration.

1.     Whether there is any deficiency in service on the part of the opposite parties?

2.     .  Whether the complainant is entitled for remedy as prayed in the complaint?

3.     Relief and cost.

The evidence consists of oral testimony of PW1 and Ext.A1 and A2.

Issue Nos.1 to 3:

          The complainant has stated in the complaint that she has availed gas connection from 2^nd opposite party by paying an amount of  ` 5750.  The complainant was assured by 2<sup>nd</sup> opposite party that the amount will be refunded when the equipments are returned.  Ext.A1 is the receipt dated 06.10.2012 which shows that complainant has paid total ` 5750 to 2^nd opposite party. Ext.A2 is the surrendering certificate which shows that complainant has returned two cylinders and one regulator to 2^nd opposite party.  As per the averments in the complaints, the complainant has taken cooking gas connection from opposite parties through 2^nd opposite party, Mayyil Service Co-operative Bank. The distribution of gas connection is a joint effort of all opposite parties.  Complainant paid `5750 at the time of taking the connection and he was assured by 2<sup>nd</sup> opposite party that amount would be returned when the equipments are returned.  Since the gas distribution become irregular along with high increase of price of gas, the complainant constrained to surrender the equipments and disconnecting the gas connection.  Even after surrendering the equipments opposite party did not take care to refund the amount.  So there is deficiency of service on the part of opposite parties.  Hence we were of opinion that all opposite parties are jointly and severally liable to refund ` 5750 the complainant.

          In the result, the complaint is allowed directing the opposite parties to pay an amount of ` 5750 (Rupees Five Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty only) to the complainant within one month from the date of receipt of this order, failing which the complainant is entitled to execute the order as per the provisions of Consumer Protection Act.

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APPENDIX

Exhibits for the Complainant

A1.   Certificate issued by 1^st OP

A2.   Surrender certificate issued by OP

Exhibits for the opposite party

Nil

Witness examined for the complainant

PW1.  Complainant

Witness examined for opposite party

Nil                                                                    /forwarded by order/

                                                                   Senior Superintendent