ORDER :

SHAM SUNDER, PRESIDENT

1. This appeal is directed against the order dated 15.10.2013 rendered by the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum-I, U.T., Chandigarh (hereinafter to be called as the District Forum only), vide which, it accepted the complaint, filed by the complainant (now respondent) and directed the opposite party (now appellant), as under:

“In view of the fore goings, we are of the opinion that the complainant has proved his case. Therefore, the complaint stands allowed. The OP is directed to waive of the charges of Rs. 29,000 from the Credit Card account of the complainant forthwith. The OP is also directed to pay a sum of Rs. 5,000 as compensation as well as litigation expenses to the complainant.

This order be complied with by the OP within a period of 30 days from the date of receipt of copy of this order, failing which it shall be liable to pay a penalty of Rs. 50,000, besides paying litigation cost as aforesaid.”

2. The facts, in brief, are that the complainant availed of Credit Card facility, from the opposite party Bank, against Credit Card No. 4629 8642 3733 1006. The representative/agent of the opposite party Bank informed the complainant that it (oppo