Mr. Sardar Ali, Member—The applicant/complainant, Mrs. Neeru Misra (hereinafter referred to as applicant) has filed a compensation application under Section 12B read with Section 36A, 36A(i), (ii), (iv) and (vi) of the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969 alleging indulgence in unfair trade practices by the respondent M/s. Marudhar Services Ltd., 4, Community Centre, East of Kailash, New Delhi and its Chairman Shri Ashok Mehta (hereinafter referred to as R-1 and R-2) and claiming compensation for the loss suffered. Briefly, the facts of the case are listed in the following paragraphs.

2. The applicant allured by fascinating and high profile advertisements, i.e. ‘money grows on tree’ enquired about the truthfulness of the advertisements from the respondents. The applicant applied for one unit in “Swati Investment Plan” by making payment of Rs. 1,000/- vide Application No. 31518 towards the booking amount. The respondents vide their letter dated 5.8.1986 informed the applicant about the project and enclosed a copy of ‘Procedure for Documentation and Registration’. The applicant further deposited an amount of Rs. 10,000/- on 30.8.1986 as asked for by the respondent