S.C. Mohapatra, President -Complainant has alleged deficiency in service of the opposite party in not refunding the amount deposited by him although assurance was given.

2. On 24.1.1983, complainant deposited Rs. 500/- with the State Bank of India to the credit of opposite party along with an application for purchase of a Vespa-scooter. In or about 1987, complainant cancelled the order since he did not receive any order of allotment of scooter for more than four years. On 26th December, 1987, opposite party intimated him that on account of unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances beyond the control of the company there was delay in refund of the amount towards cancellation However, arrangements are being made to make the refund within three months. At that time, interest as applicable from the date of booking till the date of refund shall also• be paid. Thereafter, on 23.3.1988 it was intimated that although a scooter has been allotted to the complainant, as the records indicate, on account of the cancellation refund order was being processed which would be mailed shortly. On 12.10.1988 again it was intimated that the cancellation of book was under process and refund pay ord