Mr. Justice R.G. Desai, President—This appeal is directed against the order dated 16.7.1991 passed by the District Forum, Bangalore in Complaint No. 744/1990 on its file.

It arises in this way :—

The appellant’s daughter Sukanya attended Sophia Girls High School from 25.1.1978 to 12.4.1990. She appeared for the 10th Standard examination held in March 1990 and obtained her Transfer Certificate on 12.4.1990 from Respondent No. 1. The appellant had opened an account with Respondent No. 2 and had authorised Respondent No. 2 to transfer the amount of fees to the account of respondent No. 1 in that bank every month. The school collected fees for the months of April and May 1990 also, although no tuition was given to his daughter during those months. Hence, the appellant filed a complaint before the District Forum for return of Rs. 200/- paid towards fees for the months of April and May 1990: He had also made a claim for refund of caution money, but that amount was credited to his account. Hence that claim was given up.

2. Respondent No. 1 contended that even the Xth Standard students are required to pay the fees for the months of April and May by 15th of February; that the school does