Mrs. Vineeta Rai, Member—Dr. Sanjeev Manktala, Appellant herein who was the complainant before the State Commission, has filed this First Appeal being aggrieved by the order of the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Punjab (hereinafter referred to as the ‘State Commission’) which had dismissed his complaint against Dr.Ajit Sood and others, Respondents herein.

FACTS:

2. In August, 2008 following complaints of weakness and breathlessness, Appellant got his blood tested from Vishal Diagnostic Centre, Ferozepur City wherein he was found to be anemic and with Occult Blood positive. He was prescribed medicines for the same but when there was no improvement and he developed unusual pain in his abdomen, he was admitted as an indoor patient in Amar Hospital, Ferozepur for conservative treatment. He was thereafter advised to contact Dr.Ajit Sood, Gastroenterologist (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Respondent No.1’) of Daya Nand Medical College & Hospital (Respondent No.3 herein). After payment of requisite fees, Respondent No.1 advised the Appellant to undergo Upper GI Endoscopy which was conducted by one Dr.Varun Mehta (hereinafter referred to as ‘Respondent No.2’) and which