Mr. Justice A. Venkatarami Reddy, President—The complaint is filed for payment of Rs. 30,000/- said to have been collected by the opposite party towards chit amount. Notices were served on the opposite party, but it was observed by the District Forum that she is avoiding to receive notice although the notices were sent personally and through the Head Master of the High School. In these circumstances, the District Forum held that the opposite party collected a sum of Rs. 30,000/- from time to time towards chits, and failed to repay the same inspite of repeated requests. It accordingly directed refund of Rs. 30,000/-. In the absence of any material adduced by the appellant, before this Commission to show that such amounts were not collected by her and that she is not liable to pay. We are not inclined to interfere with the order of the District Forum. The appeal is dismissed. No costs.

Appeal dismissed