Haryana

StateCommission

A/966/2016

DR. VINOD KUMAR - Complainant(s)

Versus

PNB - Opp.Party(s)

P.R.YADAV

02 Nov 2016

ORDER

STATE CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSION HARYANA, PANCHKULA

                                                                  First Appeal No.966 of 2016

Date of Institution: 14.10.2016                                                             Date of Decision: 02.11.2016

 

 

Dr. Vinod Kumar S/o Sh. Jorawar Singh aged 65 years, r/o H.No.231 Nai Abadi Rewari,Tehsil and Distt. Rewari.

…..Appellant

Versus

1.      Punjab National Bank, Head office Delhi through Chairman Punjab National Bank.

2.      Punjab National Bank, divisional Office Rohtak through divisional Manager, Punjab National Bank.

3.      Punjab National Bank through BranchManager, Rewari, Tehsil and Distt. Rewari.

…..Respondents

CORAM:             Mr. R.K.Bishnoi, Judicial Member.

                             Mrs. Urvashi Agnihotri, Member.                                                                                                                                        

Present:              Shri P.R.Yadav, Advocate counsel for appellant.

                                                   O R D E R

R.K.BISHNOI, JUDICIAL MEMBER:-

          It was alleged by the complainant that he was getting pension from the account opened with opposite parties (O.Ps.), but, his  account was freezed without any reason and that is why cheque of Rs.1,25,000/- bounced and he suffered loss to the tune of Rs.two lacs because contract to purchase shop was cancelled.

2.      In reply, it was alleged that till the month of September 2011 Rs.57,549/- were given  per month. Thereafter it was found that Rs.1,72,209/- were given in excess qua pension.  So pension was reduced to 42,424/- from October 2011.  As the amount was less than recovery, the account was freezed and information was given to complainant.

3.      After hearing both the parties, learned District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, Rewari (In short “District Forum”) allowed the complaint vide impugned order dated 19.08.20156 and directed as under:-

“Keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the case, it is ordered that the excess amount of Rs.1,45,322/- be transferred in the account of the complainant with interest @9% p.a. from the date when the amount of Rs.1,72,219/- was wrongly withdrawn till the date of refund maximum within a period of one month from the date of receip0t of the copy of this order. Since the complainant has suffered a lot, a lump sum compensation of Rs.35,000/- is also awarded on account of mental agony, harassment and litigation expenses.”

4.      Feeling aggrieved therefrom, complainant has preferred this appeal to enhance the amount of compensation.

5.      Arguments heard.  File perused.

6.      The grievances of the complainant has already been redressed.  Sufficient compensation has already been paid to him.  There is no reason to enhance the compensation awarded by the learned District forum. Hence, the appeal is hereby dismissed.

 

November 2nd, 2016

Mrs.Urvashi Agnihotri, Member, Addl.Bench

R.K.Bishnoi, Judicial Member Addl.Bench

 

S.K.