ORDER

1. Despite service of notice, none appeared for the respondent.

2. We have heard learned counsel for the appellant.

3. In the facts and circumstances of this case, we propose to dispose of h this appeal with a short order.

4. The appellant floated a scheme "Indira Puram Priyadarshani Enclave Plot Scheme" in the year 1992. Pursuant to the said Scheme, the respondent applied for an allotment of 200 square metres of land in Scheme No. 634, a Code No. 703. The estimated cost of the plot mentioned in the brochure was fixed at Rs 2,64,000. The respondent paid the registration fee of Rs 24,620 on 24-2-1992 and, thereafter, paid Rs 2,57,090 in five instalments by 9-2-1993. Despite payment of the instalments, the possession could not be delivered to the respondent till 10-4-1996 when the amount was refunded to her, stated to be on her request. Considering these facts, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum and the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission awarded interest at the rate of eighteen per cent per annum, which order has been affirmed by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (for short "the National Commission"). The order of the National Commission