IN THE STATE COMMISSION : DELHI

(Constituted under Section 9 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986)

                       Date of Decision:   27.08.2014

FA - 90/2014

(Arising from the order dated 29.10.2013 passed by District Forum, North West, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi in Complaint Case No. 978/09)

1. We have heard Shri Naresh Sharma, Counsel for the Appellant and Shri Vinod Kumar, the respondent who is present in person.
2. The appellant has challenged the order dated 29.10.2013 passed by the Ld. Presiding Officer of the Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum – North West, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi in complaint case No. 978/09.  The operative portion of the order is  as under:

“The OP has no control over the installation of water tank on the roof and, therefore, no direction in this regard can be given to it.  In the facts and circumstances of the case we direct the OP as under:-

1. Make regular inspections and ensure that its main water line in the building in question is not interfered with.
2. Raise a water bill on the complainant on consumption basis after taking a period of 6 months for the purpose of assessment.  The OP shall not levy any late payment charges/surcharge on the said bill.
3. Pay to the complainant a sum of Rs. 5,000/- as cost of litigation.”

1. The appellant has no grievance as regards direction No. 1.  As regards direction No. 2, the Consumer Forum has directed the appellant to raise a water bill on consumption basis after taking a period of 6 months for the purpose of assessment.  As regards the water bill of Rs. 17304/- raised on the complainant/respondent for a period of about 6 years, we find no illegality in the impugned order of District Forum. 
2. The appeal stands dismissed.
3. FDR, if any, deposited by the appellant be released after completing due formalities.
4. A copy of this order as per the statutory requirements be forwarded to the parties free of charge and also to the concerned District Forum and thereafter the file be consigned to Record Room.