Mr. Justice R.C. Kathuria, President—This appeal has been filed under Section 15 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (hereinafter referred to as the Act) against the order dated 12.5.2005 passed by District Forum Kurukshetra, whereby while accepting the complaint filed by the complainant-respondent No. 1, it has been held that the appellant-opposite party No. 2 and respondent No. 2-opposite party No. 1 have charged excessive interest @ 16.3% instead of agreed rate of 15.6% and accordingly they have been directed to overhaul the account of the complainant as per agreed rate of interest @ 15.6% per annum. They have further been directed to refund the amount found excess charged with interest @ 10% per annum from the date of deposit till realisation. A sum of Rs. 5,000/- was also awarded to the complainant as compensation for harassment. The above order be complied with within 30 days from the passing of the order. Aggrieved by the said order, the appellant-opposite party No. 1 has filed the present appeal.

2. We have heard the learned Counsel representing the appellant and respondent No. 2 as well as respondent No. 1 in person at length.

3. The respondent No. 1 during the course