Justice G.G. Loney, President — Shri H.R. Gill a practicing Advocate made this com- plaint against the opposite parties claiming compensation for hardships and sufferings of as a result of deficiency in the service and also on account of unfair trade practices. The opposite party No. 1 is a registered public Trust and maintains a marriage hall and other premises. Mr. Suresh Kowali is the chairman of the Social Institution. The complainant alleges that the Sabhagruha (marriage hall) is hired out on rent to the public for social functions as a commercial venture.

The complainant had booked and reserved the said hall on 7.3.90 for the wedding and reception of his son Dr. Harendra Gill to be performed on 5.6.1990. He made a payment of Rs. 3001 under two separate receipts at the time of booking on 7.3.1990. According to the complainant it was represented on behalf of the institution that the amount of Rs. 3001/-paid of the complainant was towards the full and final rent charges for the hall. It was also informed to the complainant on behalf of the institution that M/s Laxmi Caterers has the monopoly to arrange the decoration in the hall. However, the complainant was at liberty to en