MR RAMSANKAR NAYAK, MEMBER …                       The complaint in brief is that, the above complainant had applied for +3 Science stream in the college of OP as well as joined on 15.07.2016 by depositing admission fees of Rs.10,000/- vide receipt no.2908 dt.15.07.16. In the mean while the complainant get a seat in another college through online e-admission for which the OP college also issued Transfer certificate on her favour. She contended that despite several requests the OP did not refund the deposited fees of Rs.10,000/- after deducting Rs.100/- as per norms of Department of Higher Education, Odisha vide Govt. letter no.23326 dt.16.08.16. Hence she inflicted mental agony and financial crunches and under compulsion craves the leave of this forum and prayed to allow admission fees of Rs.10,000/- along with 9% interest p.a. and Rs.50,000/- as compensation.

2.         On the other hand the counsel for OP has filed his counter and stated that, the complainant has deposited Rs.10,000/- towards donation but not for any admission fees. Further he contends that the complainant never approached the OP and directly approached this forum and demands her dues with compensation and cost. Finally the OP admitted that he is ready to refund the alleged fees subject to drop the case by the complainant. Heard the counsels for both the parties at length.

3.         The complainant has filed copy of relevant documents like Govt. of Odisha order wherein clearly reflects that the OP college is legally binding to refund the fees after deducting Rs.100/- as processing fees of applicants. Hence without going through the unnecessary details we found deficiency in service on the part of opp. party and as such the complaint is entitled for relief.

                                                             ORDER

i.          The opposite party supra is hereby directed to refund Rs.9,900/- (Rupees Nine thousand & Nine hundred) along with 9% interest from the date of issuance of Transfer certificate i.e. dt.27.08.2016 to till the date of this order to the complainant. No costs.

ii.         The above directions shall be complied with in 30 days of receipt of this order, failing which, the total sum will bear 12% interest per annum till its realization. Pronounced on 19th day of August' 2017.

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                                                                             NABARANGPUR.

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