Mr. Justice M.R. Agnihotri, President— This complaint has been filed by one Mohan Lal and 9 others, all residents of Shop-cum-Flat No. 15, Sector 19-C, Chandigarh claiming a sum of Rs. 7,90,846/- alongwith litigation expenses of Rs. 10,000/ -, by way of compensation for the loss suffered by the complainants on account of negligent and deficient service provided by the opposite party i.e. Haryanba Urban Development Authority. According to the complainants, they had purchased (two Bays) shop-cum-Office Flat bearing No. 12, Sector 5, Panckhkula for Rs. 9.05 Lacs on 19th of August 1986 by allotment letter issued by the opposite party. It is further alleged that the complainant had deposited a sum of Rs. 1,30,000/- on the spot and another sum of Rs. 96,250/- But despite that the basic and essential facilities like water supply, sewerage etc. were not provided. Feeling distressed by the non-development of the area, the complainants ultimately abandoned the site and entered into an agreement to sell the same in distress for Rs. 10 lacs. It was on that basis that the complainants have claimed compensation from the Haryana Urban Development Authority.

2. After scrutiny of the complaint