Mrs. Rajyalakshmi, Rao, Member—This appeal is filed by Mr. Abdul Mazeed Khan, the original complainant, who is appellant herein, against the respondents, the Director, Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences, Panjagutta, Hyderabad, respondent No.1; Dr. B. P. Sahu, Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences, Panjagutta, Hyderabad, respondent No.2 & Dr. A.K. Purohit, Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences, Panjagutta, Hyderabad, respondent No.3; being aggrieved by the order dated 21.9.2001 of Andhra Pradesh State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission dismissing his complaint, alleging medical negligence on the part of the respondents, in complaint No.110 of 1996 wherein he claimed a compensation of Rs.6,00,000 towards mental pain and agony along with an interest of 18% p.a. and refund of Rs.33,000 incurred by him towards medical expenses.

2. This Commission appointed Mr. K. G. Kochar, Advocate as amicus curiae by its order dated 18.3.2002 to assist the Commission.

3. Brief facts of the case are:

Shri Abdul Majeed Khan, complainant, aged 54 years had a complaint of sensory loss and numbness in his left arm and left side of chest. He consulted Dr. Ram Taraknath, Neurologist, in Government G