S.A. Kader, President - This is a complaint . under section 17 read with section 12 of the Consumer Protection Act.

2: The first opposite party Mis. Maruti Udyog Ltd.. is manufacturer of Maruti cars and -

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oppos,itc parties 2 and 3 are its authorised dealers.

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The complainant booked an order for the supply of one 1 000 CC Maruti car and made on in itial deposit orRs. 25,000/- in December 1989. The allotment was made by drawing of lots. In January 1991 the complainant was informed by the second opposite party that her allotment number had matured and wanted her to pay the balance of Rs. 3,12,860.90. Its representative Mr. Chandrasekharan called upon the complainant and informed her that the car will be delivered within two weeks from the date of payment. The come plainant arranged with Mis. Sundaram Finance, Ltd., for a loan, paid Rs. 12,860.90 to Mis. Sundaram Finance Ltd., who advanced a loan of Rs.

3,00,000/- and paid to the second opposite party, a sum of Rs. 3,12,860.90 by cheque dated 31.1.1991. There was no further communication from the opposite parties excepting vague assurance about delivery. Meanwhile Mis. Sundaram Finance Ltd., charged interest at