Web developer not completed the project and not refunding the advance money when asked

RAMESH (Querist) 14 April 2016 This query is : Resolved
I had approached a web developer on 21st Feb 2016 for getting a website developed. I paid him 5000rs advance on 21st feb itself. He told me that he will hand over me the project within 15-20 days ( only verbally i dont' have any documents to support this except my friends who were present there while we were discussing) . Even after 45 days when he didn't complete my website I gave him further 7 days time line and told him that if he doesn't complete the task within these 7 days I will take my project back from him. When he didn't complete I asked him to return the advance money that I had paid but instead of returning the money he is accusing me of false baseless allegations that I have stolen his code and that he will complain to cyber cell and will take his rest of the money.
His allegations are totally false and baseless. Due to his not completing my task I have lost my precious 45 days ,beside this I had planned to market my website and had given order for flacks, pamphlets ,cards. etc. I am incurring heavy losses .
He is not a registered web developer and doesnt pay any type of tax to govt.

What best step can be taken against him so that I can get my money back.

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