Mr. Justice K.C. Gupta, President—This appeal has been directed by the complainant against order dated 28.4.2005 passed by the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum-I, U.T. Chandigarh, whereby his complaint was dismissed as there was no deficiency in service on the part of the respondents.

2. Briefly stated the facts are that the complainant (appellant) had purchased plot No. 34 (double storey booth), Sector- 14, Karnal (Haryana) in public auction for Rs. 81,800, held in the year 1986. 10% of the price was paid on the fall of hammer while remaining 15% of the price i.e. Rs. 12,270 was deposited on 13.5.1986, so as to make it 25% of the auction money. The balance amount was paid by instalments, as detailed in the allotment letter dated 15.4.1986, whose copy is Annexure P-1. It was next averred that according to terms and conditions of the allotment letter, the respondents were required to deliver possession of developed plot to the appellant, but they issued a fake letter for taking possession of the said plot, although the plot was not available at the spot and the copy of the said letter dated 15.4.1986 is Annexure P-2.

3. It was further averred that in pursuance of the sa