Mr. Justice S.A. Kader, President— (Dictated in Open court) The appeal arises out of the order of the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, Salem dated 5.8.93 in O.P. 89.91. The opposite parties are the appellants.

2. The complainants who are sister concerns transported two consignments one containing 86 bags of sago and another containing 25 bags of starch to the consignee M/s. Sankla Traders, Ajmeer through the opposite party carriers. The goods were delivered to the carriers on 9.9.91. They were delivered to the consignee at Ajmeer on 24.9.91. It is the case of the complainant that because of the delay in delivery, the price of this consignment had fallen and they sustained loss to the tune of Rs. 6,000/-.

3. The Opposite Party carriers contended that due to break down of one of the lorry there was delay. They denied any loss on the part of this Complainant. The District Forum held that the Complainant is entitled to their claim and awarded compensation in the sum of Rs. 6,000/- with interest at 12% p.a. from 24.9.91 as claimed, in the complaint. It is this order that is challenged in the appeal.

4. The consignments have been booked on 9.9.91 and delivered on 24.9.91 exc