For the Petitioner (s) : Mohd. Murtaza Hasan, Advocate (through VC) Dated : 27.11.2024 ORDER (ORAL) Heard learned Counsel for the Petitioner. Perusal of the order of the State Commission dated 13.08.2024 in Appeal No.2018/2015 reveals that on previous occasions in the past, learned Counsel for the Appellant had not appeared before the State Commission as a consequence of which due to non-appearance on 16.05.2024 as well as on 13.08.2024, learned State Commission dismissed the Appeal in default. Learned Counsel for the Appellant/Petitioner states that he has been regularly appearing and apparently the consideration made by the -2- State Commission is on account of certain misconceptions of facts or being misled by the learned Counsel for the Complainant/Respondent. Having heard learned Counsel for the Petitioner and perused the records, we consider it appropriate to remit the case back to the State Commission subject to the Petitioner/Appellant paying ₹25,000/- to the Complainant/Respondent and depositing costs of ₹35,000/- in the Consumer Legal Aid Account of the State Commission within a period of four weeks. Subject thereto, the order of the State Commission dated 13.08.2024 in Appeal No.2018/2015 is set aside and the Appeal No.2018/2015 is restored to its original number. All the parties are directed to appear before the State Commission on 16.01.2025. On that date, Petitioner/Appellant is directed to produce the proof of deposit before the State Commission. The learned State Commission is requested to consider the matter as per law preferably within a period of four months. With these directions, Revision Petition No.2776 of 2024 stands disposed of. All pending applications, if any, are also disposed of accordingly. |