Mr. Justice S.S. Chadha, Member—This First Appeal is directed against the order dated 31.3.93 of the State Commission, Delhi dismissing the complaint of the Appellant herein with the finding that the complainant is not a consumer as defined is Section 2(1)(d) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

2. M/s. Maruti Udyod Ltd. — opposite party No. 1 is the manufacturer of Maruti Cars, including Omni Car and M/s. Competent Automobiles, opposite party No. 2 is a dealer. Opposite party No. 1 decided to boost the sale of Omni Cars at a reduced price during December, 1991 under its Anniversary Scheme. The offer is regard to sale of Omni Car at reduced price was declared and widely advertised in December, 1991. The scheme was limited to 500 bookings or upto 31.12.91 which ever event took place earlier. The complainant contacted opposite party No. 2 who gave a proforma invoice on 3.12.91 for Omni available ex-stock. The price indicated in the proforma invoice was for the Maruti Omni sale under the Anniversary Scheme at reduced price. According to opposite party No. 1 the Anniversary booking figures reached 5000 on 19.12.91 and the said scheme was closed. The complainant booked on 23.12.91