Mr. Justice S.S. Dewan, President — Dissatisfied with the orders dated 19.5.1993 and 14.10.1993 passed by the District Forum, Bathinda in Complaint Case No. 146/1992 the Complainant before it, has filed an appeal before this Commission under Section 15 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (for short ‘the Act’). By the impugned order dated 14.10.1993, the District Forum modified its earlier order dated 19.5.1993 by observing that the Insurance Company shall pay interest to the complainant @ 12% p.a. from the date of the application.

2. In view of the short point involved in this appeal, it is not necessary to recount the facts in detail. Suffice it to state that the complainant-appellant owned a Montana Car, Model 1989 bearing registration No. PIP 2727. It was insured with the National Insurance Company, Bathinda (for short ‘the Insurance Company’) on 18.4.1989. It met with an accident on 23.12.1989 and the same was immediately brought to the notice of the said Insurance Company and a claim was made. As the claim was not settled by the Insurance Company, a complaint was filed before the District Forum, Bathinda. According to the complainant, it suffered inconvenience and mental