Mr. Justice R.G. Desai, President—This is a complaint made under Section 17(1)(a) read with Section 12(1)(a) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (hereinafter referred to as the Act).

1. The original complaint was filed on 8.12.1989 making only the Respondents 1 and 2 as Parties. Subsequently, on 23.3.1990 the complaint was amended making the Third Respondent also as a party. The facts in brief are as follows:—

The complainant had a factory at No. 8-2B, Hoodi Mahadevapura on White field Road and the Unit was closed in May 1985. The First Respondent namely, the K.E.B. was supplying Electricity to the complainant in accordance with an Agreement dated 18.8.1972 between them. On 26.8.1985 the complainant wrote to the Second Respondent intimating that they have closed their operations and requested them that the minimum charges may be waived until a request was made for re-connection. Again by a letter dated 4.12.1985 the Second Respondent was informed that the factory had been permanently closed and requested for a permanent disconnection and termination of the Agreement entered into with them. The complainant executed a Sale Deed dated 7.9.1987 selling the land and building in whi