(1.) This revision is directed against the order of the Punjab State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Chandigarh (in short, "the State Commission") dated 12.9.2014 in first appeal No.1208/2014 whereby the State Commission dismissed the appeal preferred by the petitioner against the order of the District Forum, Barnala in CC/160/2012.
(2.) Briefly stated, facts relevant for the disposal of the revision petition are that the petitioner who is an Advocate filed a consumer complaint against respondent/opposite party alleging that he had purchased sand from the respondent/opposite party during the period 31st July to 11th September, 2011. It is the case of the petitioner that the sand was of inferior quality as a result of which the strength of building constructed by the complainant has been compromised resulting in damage to the petitioner/complainant. The petitioner, thus, claimed compensation of Rs.10 Lakh on account of supply of defective sand, besides Rs.1,50,000/- as compensation for harassment and Rs.5,000/- as litigation expenses.
(3.) The complaint was contested by the opposite party wherein the allegations were denied.