1. This is a complaint filed under S.17 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 , (hereinafter referred to as the Act for short) seeking compensation for the deficiency in service alleged against the opposite parties. The complainant has claimed refund of the amount that he had paid as the price of a vehicle purchased by him from the opposite parties. He has also claimed compensation.

2. The case of the complainant is that, he had purchased a Nissan X Trail vehicle for an amount of Rs. 28,00,000 inclusive of registration fee, insurance, accessories etc. The vehicle is the one bearing Chassis No. JN 1 TN 131 B 3000620, Engine No. M9RD836C808649 and Registration No. KL - 05 AD - 02. The said vehicle was purchased on 23.6.2011 for the personal use of the complainant. The vehicle was covered by a warranty of 24 months or 50,000 kms. whichever was earlier. The vehicle was manufactured by the 1st opposite party. The 2nd opposite party is their marketing and sales office and 3rd opposite party is the authorized dealer and service centre of the 1st opposite party in the State of Kerala.

3. According to the complainant, out of the sale price, an amount of Rs. 9,00,000 was paid by the complaina