R.S. SHARMA, J.

1. This appeal is directed against the order dated 08.12.2016, passed by District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, Durg (C.G.) (henceforth "District Forum") in Complaint Case No. C.C/2016/382. By the impugned order, learned District Forum, has allowed the complaint of the complainant and directed that:-

(1) The OPs will jointly and severally pay a sum of Rs. 8,03,540/- (Rupees Eight Lakhs Three Thousand Five Hundred Forty) within a period of one month from the date of order to the complainant.

(2) The OPs will jointly and severally pay interest @ 12% p.a. on the above amount from the date of filing of the complaint i.e. 07.05.2016 till realisation.

(3) The OPs will jointly and severally pay a sum of Rs. 3,00,000/- (Rupees Three Lakhs) towards compensation for mental agony to the complainant.

(4) The OPs will jointly and severally pay a sum of Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand) towards cost of litigation to the complainant.

Briefly stated, the facts of the complaint of the complainant are that the complainant is involved in agricultural activities for the past several years and its partner is a farmer who is dependent on agriculture activities for his livelihood.