1.            Counsel for the parties present.  The State Commission passed the ex-parte order against the petitioner/OP.  The order dated 14.09.2012 is hereby reproduced as follows:-

“The case is called out repeatedly at 12-00 p.m. also, but none appeared on behalf of OP.  Sh. Chetan, Counsel for the complainant is present.  Therefore, case is proceeded exparte against the OP.

Fix 4.12.2012 for ex-parte evidence.”

2.              Counsel for the respondent/complainant present.  He files his Vakalatnama, which is taken on record.  He submits that he is interested in fast disposal of this case and he has no objection if the matter is restored.  The impugned order depicts that the case was called a number of times.  Counsel for the petitioner submits that he had noted a wrong date.However, in the interest of justice, we set aside the ex-parte order passed by the State Commission against the petitioner/OP and impose cost of Rs. 5,000/-, which will be deposited with the Consumer Legal Aid Account of this Commission till 05.02.2013. 

3.              Parties are directed to appear before the State Commission on 05.02.2013 itself.  The receipt of payment of cost be produced before the State Commission.

4.              The matter stands disposed of.