misutilisation of funds

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 08 November 2010 This query is : Resolved
I given the work for interior decoration of my house to some contractor and paid part money for purchase of material. He started work but did not purchased the items for which the money was paid. But he produced a account statement on his letter head showing expenditure for money paid showing a high figure and asked for the balance payment. According to me his statement his wrong and much high and I refused to pay him the balance money. Than he refused to execute the balance contract. He also not provided the bills / vouchers for items purchased / expenses made. Please advise .

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Kirti Kar Tripathi (Expert) 08 November 2010
you can give him notice to complete work.

Raj Kumar Makkad (Expert) 08 November 2010
File a consumer complaint against him for th non-completion of work within the stipulated time and raising higher and imaginary bills.

s.subramanian (Expert) 08 November 2010
yes.

Parveen Kr. Aggarwal (Expert) 08 November 2010
You can either sue him for specific performance of the contract or for damages for breach of contract provided you are able to prove the terms of the contract and his liability thereunder.