R.G. Desai, President—The appellant deposited a sum of Rs. 500/- on 4.2.1983 and booked a Scooter with the Respondents as per Exhibit C-1. By a letter dated 3.1.1987, the appellant cancelled the booking and requested the respondents to refund the advance amount of Rs. 500/- together with interest thereon. The Respondents did not return the advance together with interest. Hence the appellant filed a complaint before the District Forum, Bangalore. The Respondents remained absent after due service. On the materials produced by the appellant, the District Forum directed the Respondents to pay Rs. 500/- with interest thereon at the rate of 7% per annum from 4.2.1983 till the date of payment. Being dissatisfied with the said Order, the complainant has preferred this appeal.

Respondents have remained absent after due service in this appeal also.

2. Mr. H.C. Ravindranath, learned counsel for the appellant brought to our notice, the xerox copy of the Judgment of the District Forum, Kanpur in Complaint No. 147/89-90 between Mr. R .T. Ajwani v. Mis. LML Scooters, wherein it has been held that the complainant who had deposited the amount at the time of booking the scooter, is a consumer. Th