ORDER :

Anoop Kumar Mendiratta, Member.—Present Revision Petition has been preferred on behalf of petitioner (opposite party in the complaint preferred before the learned District Forum), challenging Order dated 17.01.2018 passed by the learned State Commission in Appeal No.29 of 2016, whereby the claim was allowed to be settled on non-standard basis at 75% of the assured amount along with interest of 9% p.a., with compensation of Rs.10,000/- and cost of Rs.5,000/-.

The petitioner and respondent are hereinafter referred to as opposite party/complainant respectively, as appearing in the complaint for sake of convenience.

2. In brief, complainant purchased Mahindra and Mahindra Bolero Jeep which was insured for the period 31.05.2011 to 30.05.2012, for assured sum of Rs.5,74,704/-. On 15.09.2011, the vehicle was stolen from More Kataiya Road, Badka Gaon Bazar while complainant deputed the driver to bring his daughter. At the relevant time, vehicle was driven by one Mr. Ali who was holding a valid driving licence. An FIR was lodged on the basis of the statement of driver of the vehicle under Section 379/420 IPC. On investigation a charge-sheet was presented against accused by the police