Consumers who are lured by the news paper advertisements in which the builders promise free sites, bumper specials, two wheelers, gold and silver articles, often get an unpleasant surprise after they have spent their hard earned money on such schemes.
In a bizarre incident, Mr. Sanaullah became a member of a scheme offered by Classic Land Developers, to buy two sites in one of their Township. He also entered into a monthly draw scheme of the firm and won the first prize of a Maruti Omni Van. It was delivered to him in January 1997, but the vehicle was in the name of one Mr. Madhava Rao, the Partner of Classic Land Developers; and it was hypothecated with M/s. Wipro Finance Ltd.
In 1997, Mr. Sanaullah was informed by M/s. Wipro Finance Ltd., that Classic Land Developers has not paid 8 instalments and the vehicle would be seized and this was also informed to Mr. Madhava Rao. The vehicle was repossessed by Wipro Finance Ltd. After complaining to the firm, the vehicle was given back to Mr. Sanaullah but the registration was not transferred in his name.
In 1998, Wipro Finnance Ltd., informed the Complainant again that Classic Land Developers have not paid six instgalments and the vehicle was again repossessed by them.
Inspite of many reminders, the firm did not provide an alternative vehicle as promised and Mr. Sanaullah finally lodged his complaint with the Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, Bangalore Urban District. In the said case, the Classic Land Developers told the Forum that since the transaction took place in 1995, the complaint was barred by time and also that the consumer forum had no jurisdiction to entertain the complaint. However, the Consumer Forum ruled that it was clear that the Maruthi Van was given to the complainant under the bumper draw but it was snatched back from him because of the default on the part of the Opposite party in paying the monthly amounts. This was deficiency in service; and it accordingly passed orders and directed the Classic Land Developers to pay Rs.72,000/- to the Complainant along with Rs.2,000/- towards costs within four weeks of receiving the order.
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