Mr. Justice M.S. Rane, President—Both these appeals are cross appeals arising against the one and same order of the District Forum, Thane being dated 7.8.1999. The appellant in the first appeal is original complainant and respondent original O.P. whereas the position is reverse in the second appeal, that is to say, O.P. is appellant and complainant is respondent.

2. We are proceeding to dispose of these appeals at the stage of their admission itself on perusal of the material available in the appeal paper book and on hearing the learned Advocates for both the parties, with a common judgment.

3. At the outset it needs to be stated that the complainant has filed the appeal being not satisfied with the quantum of compensation and other monetary benefits awarded by the District Forum whereas the O.P. has filed the appeal with grievance that the monetary part of the award of the District Forum is exorbitant.

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4. The party hereinafter are referred to as flat purchaser and builder i.e., to say appellant in the first appeal is referred to as “flat purchaser” and respondent as “builder”.

5. The flat purchaser filed the complaint against the builder alleging deficiency on