At the outset, learned Counsel appearing for the Complainant states on instructions from the Complainant’s son, who is present in -2- person, that in order to avoid further delay in the disposal of the Complaint, the Complainant would not object to the setting aside of the impugned order whereby the Appellants No.1 and 4, Opposite Parties No.1 and 4 in the original Complaint, have been proceeded against ex parte as also to grant of an opportunity to them to file their Written Versions, provided the Complainant is adequately compensated for the delay already caused. In view of the submission, and bearing in mind the observations of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in “Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. And Anr. vs. M/s Mampee Timbers And Hardwares Pvt. Ltd. And Anr. (C.A. Diary No.2365 of 2017), the Appeal is allowed; the impugned order is set aside and the Appellants No.1 and 4 are permitted to file their respective Written Versions, if so advised, within 30 days from today, subject to their paying to the Complainant a total sum of ₹15,000/- as costs, in addition to the travel and allied expenses already paid. The said Written Versions shall be taken on record only on receipt of the said costs by the Complainant. The Appeal stands disposed of in the above terms. |
