(1) WE have heard learned counsel on both sides.

(2) BOTH the appeals are heard and disposed of together since claims arising out of them arise out of the same cause of action.

(3) THESE appeals arise from the orders dated 12/1/1995 of the National Consumer Redressal Commission ("the Commission", for short) made in Original Petitions Nos. 62 and 102 of 1993. Admittedly, the respondent was holding two policies. First policy covered the period from 31/3/1986 to 31/3/1987 and the second policy covered the period from 1/4/1987 to 31/3/19888. During the said period, admittedly, due to the employees strike the leather in process was damaged due to the spoilage. The respondent laid claims for damages caused during the first period for a sum of Rs. 4,99,453.23 and for the second period for Rs. 5,000.00 which amount to a total of Rs. 5,04,453.23 with interest from the date of the claim. The tribunal accepted the claim and directed payment of the said amount with interest at 18% from one month after the date of the claim. The respondents Appeals Nos. 11443-44 of 1995, though arise from the impugned order, are for the claim of consequential loss in the sum of rs 14,00,