By Smt. C.S. Sulekha Beevi, President<br /> <br /> 1. According to the complainant he availed of a gas connection from the opposite parties by depositing a sum of Rs.5750/-. As the supply of gas was irregular the complainant does not wish to continue consumership under the opposite parties and hence requested for refund of Rs.5750/- deposited by him with the opposite parties. The opposite parties did not accede to his claim. Hence the complaint.<br /> 2. Notice to opposite parties served. Opposite parties were absent and set exparte on 08-5-08.<br /> 3. Affidavit filed by complainant. Ext.A1 marked. Claim proved. <br /> 4. In the result the complaint is allowed and opposite party No.1 and opposite party No.3 are jointly and severally ordered to refund to the complainant a sum of Rs.5750/-(Rupees five thousand seven hundred and fifty only) along with cost of Rs.500/- (Rupees five hundred only) within three weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order. On receipt of the refund the complainant shall return the empty cylinders and regulator if any with him.<br /> Dated this 10th day of July, 2008.<br /> <br /> <br /> Sd/- <br /> C.S. SULEKHA BEEVI, PRESIDENT<br /> <br /> <br /> Sd/-<br /> E. AYISHAKUTTY, MEMBER<br /> APPENDIX<br /> <br /> <br /> Witness examined on the side of the complainant : Nil <br /> Documents marked on the side of the complainant : Ext.A1<br /> Ext.A1 : Consumer card issued by 1st opposite party to complainant.<br /> Witness examined on the side of the opposite parties : Nil<br /> Documents marked on the side of the opposite parties : Nil<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sd/- <br /> C.S. SULEKHA BEEVI, PRESIDENT<br /> <br /> <br /> Sd/-<br /> E. AYISHAKUTTY, MEMBER