28/02/2011 Parties are represented. The Case is at judgment stage. On scrutiny of the records, it is found that Consumer case No. 5/2009 and 6/2009 relate to single policy No. 200501/44/06/56/00000004 for period 16/06/2006 to 15/06/2008. Both the cases relate to same part with common cause od action, for a common work with same subject matter and equal nature of relief. but the claim is split up in two different cases to keep within pecuniary jurisdiction of this Forum which is not permissible in law. Claim in C.P case 5/2009 is Rs. 19,98,276.86p. and C.P. case No. 6/2009 is Rs. 15,07,707.43p. totaling Rs. 35,05,984.29p. which is beyond the pecuniary jurisdiction of District Forum. This ought to have been pointed out at the initial stage of the proceeding to avoid killing of time and energy which unnecessarily spoiled the span of last two years. However, since the matter has come to notice at this late stage, the complaint may be returned tot he complainant with necessary note and endorsement on the reverse side of the complaint with direction to file it before the appropriate Authority having jurisdiction. Both parties to note the above order and to do needful.

12/07/2011 Record put up today on ptn. No. 632 filed by O.P. Heard. The case is disposed of on 28/02/2011. Appeal period is over. O.P is allowed to receive back the documents filed by them during trail obtaining proper acknowledgement and receipt.