Consumer Act

Developer can be fined if delays the process of handing over the possession

MSCC, The Maharashtra State Consumer Commission,  has recently directed a developer to pay a fine of rupees 20 Lakh at the rate of Rs.2,000 per day for a delay in handing over possession of a shop premises to it’s purchaser. The... (Continue reading)

Complainants of flats in the new consumer set-up

“Complainants of flats in the new consumer set-up” By Anju D. Aggarwal Complainant : The complainants against a builders can be filed under the Consumer Protection Act and for purpose section 2(1)_ (b) of said Act defines complainant follows :- “Complainant” means – a... (Continue reading)

Short Notes on the Consumer Protection Act, 1986

Article XVII SHORT NOTES ON THE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, 1986. BY: SUDHAKAR DOKHANE (Past President PEATA (I) This is a Central Govt. Act applicable in all states of India, to provide for the protection of the interests of... (Continue reading)

CPR – Consumer Protection Report

CPR – Consumer Protection Report By S.R. Agrawal & Anup Kaushal, Advocate Consumer cannot protest if he had willingly accepted alternate site. The complainant was allotted an alternate site which he accepted. Complaint was filed claiming damages from the authority. From... (Continue reading)

Consumer Protection Act filing an appeal

Guidelines to filing an appeal, under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 By Advocate Anju D. Aggarwal So far the Government has not prescribed any statutory form in which an appeal is to be filed under the Consumer Protection Act, (CPA) 1986. However,... (Continue reading)

CPR – Consumer Protection Reporter

By S.R Agrawal & Anup Kaushal, Advocate Posted on 04 Feb 2000 Consumer cannot protest if he had willingly accepted alternate site. The complainant was allotted an alternate site which he accepted. Complaint was filed claiming damages from the authority. From the... (Continue reading)

Article XVII: SHORT NOTES ON THE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, 1986

Article XVII SHORT NOTES ON THE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, 1986. Posted on 10th July 2003 BY: SUDHAKAR DOKHANE (Past President PEATA (I) This is a Central Govt. Act applicable in all states of India, to provide for the protection of the interests of consumers and... (Continue reading)

District Forum get more powers

By Anju D. Aggarwal The amendments to the Consumer Protection Act that came into effect on March 15 this year have brought about a number of changes in the jurisdiction of the consumer courts. For example, the pecuniary jurisdiction of the... (Continue reading)

CPR – Consumer Protection Report

By S.R. Agrawal & Anup Kaushal, Advocate Consumer cannot protest if he had willingly accepted alternate site. The complainant was allotted an alternate site which he accepted. Complaint was filed claiming damages from the authority. From the records it was... (Continue reading)