At the outset, learned Counsel appearing for Respondent No.1/Complainant states that in order to avoid further delay in the final adjudication on the Complaint, the Complainant would not have objection if the Written Version, stated to have already been filed on behalf of the Appellant, is directed to be taken on record, provided the Complainant is adequately compensated for the delay already caused. In view of the above, the Appeal is allowed and the order, impugned in this Appeal, is set aside, with a direction that the Written Version already filed by the Appellant shall be taken on record by the State Commission, subject to the Appellant paying to the Complainant a sum of ₹10,000/- as costs, which shall be paid before the State Commission on the next date. If so advised, it will be open to the Complainant to file rejoinder affidavit to the Written Version filed on behalf of the Opposite Party, within the time as may be granted by the State Commission, as the Complaint is already stated to be listed on 06.11.2017. The Appeal stands disposed of in the above terms. Dasti. |
