ORDER

J.M. Malik, (P.M) - Shri Ram Technical Battery, the complainant, used to transact its business at Plot No.4, Agrasen Market, behind the Tata Motors Show Room, Jaipur. He obtained insurance policy against the goods situated at his above said shop from Royal Sundarm Alliance Insurance Co., the OP, for the period commencing from 18.03.2010 to 17.03.2011. On 23.02.2011, the complainant changed the venue of his shop and shifted to 315, Near Bus Stand, Dher Ke Balaji, Sikar Road, Jaipur.

2. According to the complainant, he contacted the Manager of the OP and requested for the change of the above mentioned address in the proposal form. On oral assurance that the address would be changed, he returned back. During the mid-night of 15.05.2011, 273 batteries were stolen and his claim was repudiated on the ground that the new place found no mention in the insurance policy.

3. The District Forum ordered that the complainant would receive damages to the tune of Cunningham Lindsay Private Limited's report dated 19.08.2011 in relation to the theft of the batteries. The complainant was also awarded interest @ 9% p.a., on the amount commencing from the period of initiation of the complaint to t