V.K. Patil, Member—This appeal is filed by the appellant under Section 15 of Consumer Protection Act, 1986 being aggrieved by the order of District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, Raipur (hereinafter called as “District Forum” in short) vide order dated 7.5.2008 in case No. 32/2008.

2. The facts of the case, in brief, is that the applicant was employed on the post of Branch Manager with the respondent Co-operative Bank, Durg and retired from service on 31.10.2006. Bank had intimated the appellant on 5.7.2006, about his retirement. As per averment made by the appellant, by giving him three months prior notice by the respondent employer it would have been proper that his retirement benefits to have been settled on or prior to his retirement date.

3. The appellant has also averred hat due to administrative delay of bank his annual increment due on 30.9.2006 was delayed by 5 months. His gratuity amount Rs. 3,15,208 was released on 2.6.2006 and leave encashment amount Rs. 68,295 was released on 16.3.2007, much delayed after retirement dated 31.10.2006. The appellant claimed interest amount from respondent employer for alleged deficiency in service. The appellant had applied for