(Per Shri S.R.Khanzode, Hon’ble Presiding Judicial Member)

(1)               Heard the parties on admission.  The consumer complaint pertains to the alleged deficiency in service on the part of the respondent/opponent for not honouring their own scheme and releasing prize amount to the complainant.  The forum rightly observed that since the scheme under which the complainant is claiming the prize was already over by the time he purchased the Pepsi cold-drink bottle and, therefore, since purchase is as per the closure of the scheme, dismissed the complaint.  When we invited attention of the complainant, who is appearing in person to this aspect, he failed to answer to the same but go one stating that once the prize is declared, he cannot be deprived of the same by the respondent company.  We are afraid; his such contention cannot be accepted.  Thus, we find no reason to take a different view than what is taken by the District Forum.  Therefore, finding the appeal devoid of any substance, we pass the following order.

ORDER

(1)     Appeal is not admitted and disposed off accordingly.

(2)     No order as to costs.

Pronounced on 7^th February, 2013.