State Commission dismissed the complaint in default of appearance.  Limited notice was issued to the respondents to show cause as to why the impugned order be not set aside and the case remitted back to the State Commission for a fresh decision in accordance with law.

            Notices were sent to all the seven respondents by speed post on 31.07.2013.  Notices sent to respondents no.4 & 5 have been received back with the postal remarks ‘Returned To Sender’. Notices sent to other respondents have not been received back served or otherwise.  Since 30 days have lapsed since issuance of notices to the respondents, they would be deemed to have been served.

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            For the reasons stated above, impugned order is set aside and the case is remitted back to the State Commission to decide it afresh in accordance with law.

            Parties through their counsel are directed to appear before the State Commission on 13.11.2013.

            Copy of this order be sent to the respondents with a direction to appear before the State Commission on the date fixed.