Mr. Justice G.G. Loney, President — This is a complaint in which allegations are made regarding the deficiency in the service of opposite party. Admitted facts are that complainant had insured his vehicle bearing No. MHV-7292 with the opposite party. The last renewed Insurance Policy was from 27.4.1989 to 26.4.1990. It is alleged by the complainant that on 8.5.1989, when he was proceedings to Nagpur with luggage, he noticed that the axle of the vehicle was damaged. He locked the vehicle and went to Amaravati to fetch the mechanic. Complainant alleged that he reached the spot of the vehicle on the next day morning but found that the vehicle was not on the spot. The complainant made a search of the vehicle and when was unable to trace it, reported the incident to Toisa Police Station on 9.5.1989. On returning to Amaravati, the complainant informed the Divisional Manager of opposite party No. 2, and also the Regional Transport Officer, Amaravati, about the theft of his vehicle.

2. Ultimately, the complainant approached the opposite parties to settle his Insurance claim as regards the loss of the vehicle. According to complainant, he co-operated with the Opposite Parties in supplyi