Consumer protection: law and practice ; based on the Consumer Protection Act, 1986
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adam_text | CONTENTS
TABLE OF CASES XXVN
CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, 1986 A-L TO A-32
CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, 1986
PREAMBLE 1
AIMS AND OBJECTS OF THE ACT 2
IMPORTANCE OF PREAMBLE AS STRESSED BY SUPREME COURT 3
CONSTRUING PROVISIONS IN FAVOUR OF CONSUMER 4
CHAPTER I
PRELIMINARY
CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING PRIOR TO COMING INTO FORCE OF CHAPTER III ... 7
INTRODUCTION 7
DEFINITIONS 8
WHO IS CONSUMER 14
PURCHASER OF GOODS 15
TRADE SALES 19
SALE IN COURSE OF BUSINESS (SELLER TO SELL
IN COURSE OF HIS BUSINESS) 20
BUSINESSES OF ALL KIND COVERED 21
BUYING OR DEALING AS CONSUMER, NOT FOR RESALE OR
COMMERCIAL PURPOSE 23
PURCHASES BY CHARITABLE TRUST 28
NON-CONSUMER TRANSACTIONS 28
DISTINCTION BETWEEN COMMERCIAL AND DOMESTIC PURPOSE 30
PURCHASE FOR SELF-EMPLOYMENT 31
APPLICATION OF LIMITATION LAWS 36
AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE 36
FORM OF AGREEMENT 36
VIN CONSUMER PROTECTION-LAW AND PRACTICE
PRELIMINARY (CONTD.)
HIRER OF SERVICES 36
SERVICES OF COMMERCIAL NATURE 39
HIRING OF SERVICES FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSE 40
INSURANCE COMPANY NOT A CONSUMER 41
PURCHASER OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY 41
POSTAL 42
GOVERNMENT GUEST HOUSE 42
PATIENTS 42
PERMITS 43
COMPLAINT AFTER SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM 43
EMPLOYEE WELFARE 43
CONTRACT OF PERSONAL SERVICE EXCLUDED 44
APPROVAL OF BUILDING MAP PLANS 45
APPOINTMENT OF AGENT 45
MEMBER OF COOPERATIVE HOUSING SOCIETY 45
AFTER-SALES SERVICES 45
PASSPORT 46
TRAVELLERS CHEQUES 46
WATER SUPPLY 46
ELECTRICITY 47
CONCURRENT JURISDICTION UNDER ELECTRICITY ACT 47
RATION CARD 48
MUNICIPAL SERVICES 48
FRANCHISEE 48
FARMERS AGREEMENT TO PRODUCE SEEDS 49
JURISDICTION TO DECIDE WHETHER APPLICANT A CONSUMER 49
JUDICIAL REVIEW 51
NATURE OF PROTECTION .. 53
NEW FORUM FOR ENFORCEMENT OF PRODUCT LIABILITY 56
REMEDIES UNDER OTHER LAWS 59
JURISDICTION OF CIVIL COURTS 60
LOK ADALAT (LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITIES, 1987) 62
ACCIDENT AND RAILWAY CLAIMS TRIBUNAL 62
EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COURT [EIC] ^ 64
MATTERS SUB JUDICE BEFORE CIVIL COURTS 64
PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION (PIL) DURING PENDENCY OF CIVIL SUIT . 66
GENUINENESS OF DOCUMENTS 67
BREACH OF CONTRACT 67
TERMS OF CONTRACT 69
CONTENTS IX
PRELIMINARY (CONTD.)
ARBITRATION CLAUSES 69
RES JUDICATA 70
WRITPETITION 71
OUT OF COURT SETTLEMENT 72
CASES INVOLVING COMPLEX QUESTIONS OF LAW AND FACT 72
DISCRETION OF NATIONAL COMMISSION IN COMPLICATED ISSUES ... 78
PROVISION OF SUMMARY TRIAL: NO GROUND FOR DIRECTING
CONSUMER TO APPROACH CIVIL COURT 79
FULL AND FINAL PAYMENT 80
DELAYED FINDING OF COMPLICATED QUESTIONS 80
SUPREME COURT VIEW AS TO APPROACH TO COMPLICATED
QUESTIONS 81
BANKING SERVICES 82
INDIAN TELEGRAPH ACT: BILLING DISPUTE 83
WORKERS WELFARE FUND 84
ECONOMIC LOSS 84
CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS 84
ACCOUNTS 84
RECOVERY OF LOAN 85
DELAY IN DISPOSAL OF COMPLAINT: NO GROUND
FOR REJECTION 85
PROCEDURAL HURDLES 86
PRECEDENT 86
CONCURRENT JURISDICTION 86
STATUTORY BODIES 87
CHAPTER II
CONSUMER PROTECTION COUNCILS
CENTRAL CONSUMER PROTECTION COUNCIL [S. 4] 87
COMPULSORY DUTY OF CONSTITUTING COUNCIL 88
PROCEDURE OF CENTRAL COUNCIL [S. 5] 88
AIMS AND OBJECTS OF THE ACT 89
1. PROTECTION AGAINST HAZARDOUS GOODS 90
CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY IN THE US 93
2. RIGHT TO CONSUMER INFORMATION 95
3. RIGHT OF ACCESS TO VARIETY AT COMPETITIVE PRICES 97
4. RIGHT TO DUE ATTENTION AT APPROPRIATE FORUMS 98
5. UNSCRUPULOUS EXPLOITATION, RESTRICTIVE AND
UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES 98
X CONSUMER PROTECTION-LAW AND PRACTICE
CONSUMER PROTECTION COUNCILS {CONTD)
6. RIGHT TO CONSUMER EDUCATION 100
CHANGES MADE BY ACT IN EXISTING STRUCTURE
OF CONSUMER REMEDIES 101
PRIVITY OF CONTRACT 101
TORT OF NEGLIGENCE 102
EXEMPTION CLAUSES 102
STATE OF ENGLISH LAW 103
STATE OF LAW IN THE US 104
POSITION OF USERS WHO ARE NOT BUYERS 105
STATE CONSUMER PROTECTION COUNCILS [SS. 7 AND 8] 106
CHAPTER III
CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL AGENCIES
DISPUTE REDRESSAL AGENCIES 107
DISTRICT FORUMS 108
COMPOSITION [S. 10] 108
ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICT FORUMS: RESPONSIBILITY OF STATES .... 109
QUALIFICATION OF MEMBERS 110
DISQUALIFICATIONS 110
APPOINTMENT ON WHOLE-TIME BASIS ILL
DUTY TO ESTABLISH FORUMS 112
SALARY OF PRESIDENT OF DISTRICT FORUM 113
TRANSFER OF MEMBERS AND PRESIDENT 113
JURISDICTION OF DISTRICT FORUMS [S. 11] 113
MATTERS OF JURISDICTION 114
PECUNIARY JURISDICTION 115
REVIEW POWER 117
INTERIM ORDERS 117
AMENDMENT OF ORDERS 118
TRANSFER OF CASES [S. 17-A] 118
JURISDICTION TERRITORIAL 119
CLAUSES RESTRICTING JURISDICTION , 121
ESTOPPEL AS TO JURISDICTION 122
EFFECT OF CIVIL SUIT 122
C MPLICATED CONTRACTUAL MATTERS 122
RESTORATION OF COMPLAINT 123
COMPLAINTS AND PROCEDURE 125
MEANING OF COMPLAINT [S. 2(L)(C)] 125
CONTENTS XI
CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL AGENCIES (CONTD)
MANNER OF DISPOSAL OF COMPLAINTS 127
COMPLAINANT [S. 2(L)(B)] 128
WHO CAN MAKE COMPLAINT AND ITS MANNER 129
COMPLAINT BY CONSUMER 130
COMPLAINT BY ATTORNEY HOLDER 130
COMPLAINT BY CONSUMER ASSOCIATION 131
COMPLAINT BY MEMBER AGAINST SOCIETY 132
COMPLAINT BY BENEFICIARY OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETY 132
CLAUSES OUSTING JURISDICTION 132
CROSS-OBJECTIONS 133
STATUS QUO DURING PENDENCY 133
PRICE FIXED BY LAW 133
FILING FEE [SUB-S (2)] 133
ADMISSION AND REJECTION OF COMPLAINT [SUB-S (3)] 133
PROCEDURE ON ADMISSION OF COMPLAINT [S. 13] 134
PROCEDURE MANDATORY [S. 13(2)] 138
FAILURE OF COMPLAINANT TO APPEAR [S. 13(2)(C)] 139
PERSONS AGAINST WHOM COMPLAINT CAN BE MADE 139
PERSON [S. 2(L)(M)] 140
SALE IN COURSE OF BUSINESS 140
LABORATORY TESTING 142
PROCEDURE WHERE LABORATORY TESTING NOT
POSSIBLE OR NOT REQUIRED 143
REFERENCE TO EXPERT 144
COMPLICATED QUESTIONS 144
APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION FOR FINDING OUT FACTS 144
VALIDITY OF PROCEEDINGS [S. 13(3)] 145
DUTY OF EXPEDITIOUS DISPOSAL [S. 13(3-A)] 145
ADJOURNMENTS [SUB-S (3-A) PROVISO] 145
INTERIM ORDERS [S. 13(3-B)] 145
POWERS OF CIVIL COURT FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES [S. 13(4)] 145
LAWYERS STRIKE 145
DEATH OF COMPLAINANT OR OPPOSITE PARTY [S. 13(7)] 148
WITHDRAWAL OF COMPLAINT AND RES JUDICATA 148
REVIEW POWER (DISMISSAL OF COMPLAINT AND RESTORATION) 148
SUBJECT-MATTER OF COMPLAINT 149
UNFAIR OR RESTRICTIVE TRADE PRACTICES 150
CAVEAT EMPTOR REPLACED BY CAVEAT VENDITOR 152
XII CONSUMER PROTECTION-LAW AND PRACTICE
CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL AGENCIES (CONTD.)
PROTECTION OF CONSUMERS AGAINST UNFAIR METHODS OR
DECEPTIVE PRACTICES 154
SUPREME COURT TRACES THE NEED FOR THE PROVISION 155
OBJECT OF DEFINITION: HONESTY AND TRUTH IN
MANUFACTURER-CUSTOMER RELATION 156
FIVE INGREDIENTS OF UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICE AS LAID
DOWN BY THE SUPREME COURT 158
ISSUE OF SECURITIES 158
1. FALSE REPRESENTATION [S. 2(L)(R)(L)] 159
FORM OF REPRESENTATION [S. 2(L)(R)(L) EXPLANATION] 161
SOME EXAMPLES 162
STANDARD OR QUALITY, A SUBJECTIVE JUDGMENT 164
ADVERTISEMENT ALSO SUBJECTIVE-MATTER 165
PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION 166
USE OF FOREIGN BRAND NAME 167
FALSE REPRESENTATION AS TO STANDARDS, ETC [S. 2(L)(R)(L)(/)] 167
REPRESENTATION AS TO COMPOSITION 168
STANDARD, ETC OF SERVICES [S. 2(L)(R)(L)()] 169
OLD GOODS DESCRIBED AS NEW [S. 2(L)(R)(L)(M)] I
70
SPONSORSHIP, APPROVAL, ETC [S. 2(L)(R)(L)(/Z;) AND (V)] 170
ARTIFICIAL NEED [S. 2(L)(R)(VI)] 171
WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE [S. 2(L)(R)(L)(Z?H) & (VIII)] 172
MISREPRESENTATION AS TO PRICES [S. 2(L)(R)(L)(I*)] 173
DISPARAGEMENT OF GOODS, SERVICES OR TRADE
OF OTHERS [S. 2(L)(R)(L)(X)] 174
WARRANTY AS TO DURABILITY, PERFORMANCE 175
UNCONSCIONABLE REPRESENTATIONS 175
2. FALSE OFFER OF BARGAIN PRICE [S. 2(L)(R)(2)] 177
3. SCHEMES OFFERING GIFTS, PRIZES, ETC 178
PRICE REPRESENTATION AS DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICE:
FREE GOODS WITH OTHER PURCHASES 183
PROPER ADMINISTRATION OF SCHEME 183
4. NON-COMPLIANCE WITH PRESCRIBED STANDARDS [S. 2(L)(R)(4)] . 184
5. HOARDING, DESTRUCTION OR REFUSAL [S. 2(L)(R)(5)J 185
6. SPURIOUS GOODS, DECEPTIVE PRACTICES 185
FAILURE TO KEEP TIME OF DELIVERY 186
RESTRICTIVE TRADE PRACTICE [S. 2(L)(NNN)] 186
PREVENTION OF UNJUST ENRICHMENT 188
ENHANCEMENT OF COMPENSATION BY SUPREME COURT 188
FINDINGS OF THE DISTRICT FORUM [S. 14] 188
CONTENTS XM
CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL AGENCIES (CONTD.)
TYPES OF RELIEF WHICH CAN BE PROVIDED UNDER THE ACT 190
POWER TO ISSUE DIRECTIONS 192
SOME EXAMPLES OF TYPES OF RELIEF 192
COMPENSATION FOR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HARASSMENT 193
DUTY TO MINIMISE LOSS 194
PROCEEDINGS, DIFFERENCE OF OPINION, INADEQUACY
IN FORUM [S. 14(2) AND (2-A)] 194
TYPES OF RELIEF NOT ALLOWED UNDER THE ACT 195
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY SERVICE 196
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP 196
ELECTRICITY 196
GOVERNMENT ORDERS 197
PROPERTY DEALINGS 197
LANDLORD AND TENANT 197
LAND ACQUISITION 197
PRICING OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES [S. 2(C)(IV)] 198
QUOTA FIXATION AND ALLOTMENT 199
WATER-SUPPLY 199
JUDICIAL SET-UP 200
POLICE SERVICE 200
SERVICE MATTERS 200
PUBLIC SERVICES 201
GOVERNMENTAL WORKS 201
PENSION SERVICES 203
MUNICIPAL SERVICES 203
MUNICIPAL AGE CERTIFICATE 205
STATUTORY AUTHORITY 205
ACCIDENT RELIEFS 206
INTERIM RELIEF 206
FINDINGS AND SIGNATURE UPON ORDERS [S. 14(2-A)] 206
VACANCY IN OFFICE OR FAILURE IN DISCHARGING FUNCTIONS [S. 14(2)] .. 208
DEFECTIVE GOODS [S. 2(L)(C)()] 209
DEFECT 210
APPLICABLE LEGAL REQUIREMENT 210
REQUIRED BY LAW 211
PROMISED STANDARDS 211
CONSUMER REMEDIES UNDER SALE OF GOODS ACT 213
EXCLUSION CLAUSES IN CONSUMER SALES AND SERVICES NOT ALLOWED . 213
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN A SERVICE CONTRACT 213
XIV CONSUMER PROTECTION-LAW AND PRACTICE
CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL AGENCIES (CONTD.)
MERCHANTABLE QUALITY IN CONSUMER SALES 214
QUANTITY OF STICKS IN MATCH-BOX 216
AIR-CONDITIONER 216
DEFECTIVE SCOOTER, MOTORCYCLE, ETC 216
WARRANTY PERIOD 217
TELEVISION 218
VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER 218
ADULTERATED EDIBLE OIL 218
EUROPEAN-STYLE CLOSET 219
DEFECTIVE CAR 219
DEFECTIVE MOTOR LORRY 223
DEDUCTION FOR USE VALUE 223
COMPUTERS 223
FREE COMPUTER ... 224
PRINTING MACHINERY 224
LASER PRINTER 224
DEFECTIVE UPS 225
DEFECTIVE STABILIZER 225
DEFECTIVE PHOTOCOPIER 225
DEFECTIVE FURNITURE 225
DEFECTIVE CYCLE 226
DEFECTIVE REFRIGERATOR 226
CHILLING UNIT 226
SOLAR WATER HEATERS OF DIFFERENT MAKE 227
PRESSURE COOKER 227
DEFECTIVE LPG CYLINDER 227
DEFECTIVE PLANT AND MACHINERY 227
DEFECTIVE MAGNETIC CRACK DETECTOR 230
DEFECTIVE BEARING 230
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT 230
DEFECTIVE CABLE TV ACCESSORIES 231
MUSICAL FOUNTAIN AT CHILDREN S PARK 231
TRACTOR 231
SUB-STANDARD TRAILER 232
TILLER MACHINE 232
ARRANGEMENT FOR SUPPLY OF GOODS 232
WRONG DESCRIPTION ... 233
DEFECTIVE CEMENT 233
RAW HIDES AND SKINS 234
CONTENTS XV
CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL AGENCIES (CONTD.)
SEEDS 234
CERTIFIED SEEDS 237
BIO-FERTILISER 238
TISSUE CULTURE BANANA PLANT (COMPLEX ISSUES) 238
DEFECTIVE STOREWELL ALMIRAH 238
WRONG MEDICINE DELIVERED BY RETAILER 238
HIRE-PURCHASE 239
TEXTILE 240
FAILURE TO SUPPLY 240
LATE DELIVERY 240
HAND PUMP 241
PUMP SET 241
BURDEN OF PROVING INCONVENIENCE, ETC 241
DAMAGES AND COMPENSATION 241
DEFICIENT SERVICES 242
SERVICE: SUPREME COURT ANALYSIS OF DEFINITION 242
DOCTRINE OF COMMERCIAL PURPOSE NOT APPLICABLE 243
AMENABILITY OF PUBLIC AUTHORITIES TO JURISDICTION
UNDER CONSUMER LEGISLATION 244
TEST OF DEFICIENCY 245
IMPOSSIBILITY 248
DEFICIENCY DUE TO FRAUD, ETC 248
PRIVITY OF CONTRACT 248
GOBAR GAS PLANT 251
BUILDING AND HOUSING SERVICES 251
DIRECTION FOR DELIVERY OF POSSESSION 254
DIRECTION FOR EXECUTION OF CONVEYANCE 255
TRANSFER AND EXECUTION OF CONVEYANCE 255
DIRECTION FOR ISSUE OF OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE 256
REFUND OF EARNEST MONEY AND SUBSEQUENT
PAYMENTS AND INTEREST 256
REFUND OF REGISTRATION MONEY 257
WITHDRAWAL OF REGISTRATION 258
MEASUREMENT * 258
ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION AND COSTS 259
MECHANICAL DEVICES 259
ESCALATION OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS, DELAY, PRICING 260
SCOPE OF JUDICIAL REVIEW IN PRICE ESCALATION 263
DELAY IN GIVING INFORMATION REQUISITE TO SECURE
HOUSING LOAN 263
XVI CONSUMER PROTECTION-LAW AND PRACTICE
CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL AGENCIES (CONTD.)
REJECTION OF CLAIM WITHOUT REFERRING TO MERITS 264
UNAPPROVED HOUSING SCHEME 264
UNAUTHORISED, ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION 265
SUBSTANCE CANNOT BE ALTERED BY CLEVER DRAFTING 265
DEFICIENCY IN SERVICE: ORDER FOR REMOVAL 265
BUILDER S RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE VACANT POSSESSION 267
COMPLICATED QUESTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH HOUSING 269
LIMITATION 269
CHANCE FOR FURTHER OPTION TO ALLOTTEES 270
RE-ALLOTTEES 270
PLOT, SHORTFALL IN AREA 271
PLOT, FAILURE OF SERVICE 271
RELIEF TO APPLICANT LEFT OUT OF ALLOTMENT 272
CANCELLATION OF ALLOTMENT BY AUTHORITY BECAUSE OF
FAILURE TO PERFORM 273
FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROPERTY 274
CANCELLATION OF ALLOTMENT FOR NON-PAYMENT 274
BURDEN OF PROVING PAYMENT .. 274
CHANGE OF MODE OF ALLOTMENT 275
CORNER VALUE 275
FAILURE TO TAKE NOTE OF INTIMATED CHANGE OF ADDRESS 275
GOVERNMENT HOUSING SERVICES: USE OF
SUBSTANDARD MATERIAL 275
COMPENSATION FOR POOR HOUSING SERVICE 278
WHO SHOULD PAY COMPENSATION 281
INABILITY TO DELIVER, REFUND 284
COMPENSATION FOR DELAY 285
SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS IN THE MATTER OF COMPENSATION 288
LIABILITY OF DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITIES TO PAY INTEREST 289
THE SUPREME COURT SUMMARISED THE POSITION ... 294
LIABILITY TO PAY INTEREST ON DELAYED INSTALMENTS 295
MUTUAL DELAY 295
DELAYED CONVERSION OF LEASEHOLD INTO FREEHOLD 295
DIVERSION OF BUILDING FUND 296
COSTS OF NEW COLONIES TO BE BURDEN OF NEWCOMERS 296
PROVISION OF LIFT 297
PROPERTY 297
SANCTIONING OF BUILDING PLAN 297
MEMBERSHIP OF HOUSING SOCIETY 297
CONTENTS XVN
CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL AGENCIES (CONTD.)
TRANSFER OF PLOT 298
HOLIDAY HOME 298
ADVERTISEMENT 298
CYCLE STAND SERVICE 299
PARKING SERVICE 299
ALLOTMENT OF BOOTHS 299
TRANSPORT SERVICES 300
AS SERVICE UNDER CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT 300
JURISDICTION 300
MISDELIVERY BY CARRIERS 300
CONSIGNEE S FAILURE TO TAKE DELIVERY 302
LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE 302
NON-DELIVERY 306
NON-DELIVERY OF BOOKING UNDER OWNER S RISK 308
REFUSAL TO PERFORM CONTRACT OF CARRIAGE 308
CARRIAGE ON SPECIAL TERMS 308
SHIPMENT WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS 309
CARRIER S DUES 309
DELAY BY CARRIER 309
FAILURE TO COLLECT ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS 309
DELAY IN COLLECTING CONSIGNMENT 309
LOCUS STANDI OF EMPLOYEE TO FILE COMPLAINT 310
ASSIGNMENT 310
NOTICE OF LOSS 310
DEFECTIVE DELIVERY OF MOTOR VEHICLE 311
LUCKY DRAW CONTEST 311
SALE COMMISSION 311
LOANING AGREEMENTS 311
LOANING AND ECONOMIC LOSS 313
PROVISION OF ENGINEERING SERVICE BY LENDER 315
INSURANCE OF PREMISES CONSTITUTING SECURITY 315
GUARANTOR OF LOANS 315
RATES OF INTEREST 315
RELIEF OF INTEREST RATE TO SICK COMPANIES 316
FINANCIAL SERVICES, LOANING AND DELAY 316
NON-COMPLIANCE WITH TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LOAN 317
DEFAULT IN REPAYMENT OF LOAN 317
RESCHEDULING OF LOAN 318
SHARES AND DEBENTURES 318
ALLOTMENT
318
XVIN CONSUMER PROTECTION-LAW AND PRACTICE
CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL AGENCIES {CONTD)
TRANSFER OF SHARES 319
ALLOTMENT OF RIGHTS ISSUE 319
INVESTMENT 320
ALLOTMENT IN WRONG NAME 320
COURIER SERVICE 321
TIME OF PERFORMANCE 325
TELEPHONE SERVICE 325
BILLING 325
EXCESS TELEPHONE BILLING 326
SERVICE OF TELEPHONE BILL BY ORDINARY POST 328
STD 328
DEATH OF SUBSCRIBER 328
SHIFTING OF CONNECTION 328
DELAYS 329
DISCONNECTION OF TELEPHONE SERVICE WITHOUT NOTICE 330
BREAKDOWN OF SERVICE 331
LIMITATION: RECTIFICATION OF WRONG TELEPHONE BILLING 331
FREE CALLS 331
ALTERATION OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 331
INTEREST ON SECURITY DEPOSIT 332
FAX 332
EPABX SYSTEM 332
INSURANCE 333
COMPLICATED INSURANCE CLAIMS 333
ARBITRATION CLAUSE 335
INSURABLE INTEREST 335
INSURANCE SERVICE 336
CURRENCY IN WHICH CLAIM PAYABLE 339
DAMAGED GOODS ESTIMABLE IN FOREIGN CURRENCY 340
EXCLUSION CLAUSES 340
EFFECTIVE DATE OF POLICY 341
VEHICLE INSURANCE 341
LIABILITY WITHIN LIMITS OF POLICY 344
REMOTE EFFECT OF ACCIDENT 344
THIRD PARTY RISK INSURANCE 345
DRIVER WITHOUT LICENCE, GENUINENESS OF LICENCE 345
INTERNATIONAL LICENCE 347
ASSESSMENT OF LOSS: TOTAL LOSS 347
INSURANCE OF NURSING HOME 347
CONTENTS XIX
CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL AGENCIES (CONTD.)
ISSUE OF COVER NOTE 347
DISHONOUR OF PREMIUM CHEQUE 348
LOSS BY BREACH OF TRUST BY EMPLOYEES 349
THEFT, BURGLARY ROBBERY 349
THEFT BY EMPLOYEES 351
PURCHASER OF INSURED VEHICLE/SHIP 351
SALE OF INSURED VEHICLE 352
COMPLAINANT WITHOUT REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE 352
TIME FOR FILING CLAIMS 352
VALUE AT TIME OF LOSS 353
DEPRECIATION 354
VALUE OF SURVEY REPORT 354
COMPLICATED QUESTIONS AND INTERIM RELIEF 356
HOUSEHOLD AND OFFICE INSURANCE 356
ORNAMENT INSURANCE 357
SHOP INSURANCE: CASH IN TRANSIT 357
SHOW-ROOM 358
HOUSE AND BUILDING INSURANCE 358
DAMAGE BY EARTHQUAKE, HARASSMENT, TORTURE 359
FACTORY INSURANCE 360
DAMAGE BY FIRE 361
STOCK-IN-TRADE IN FACTORY 363
DEDUCTIONS FROM GROSS LOSS 364
STOCK BELONGING TO CUSTOMERS 364
STOCK IN GODOWN 364
LOSS DUE TO WORKERS STRIKE 364
INSURANCE OF PRINTING PRESS 365
LIME KILN INSURANCE AGAINST FIRE 365
CONSTRUCTION WORKS INSURANCE 365
CHANGE OF ADDRESS 365
PLANT AND MACHINERY 366
EQUIPMENT INSURANCE 366
COLD STORE 366
LAB INSURANCE 367
DIAGNOSTIC AND X-RAY EQUIPMENT 367
LIVESTOCK INSURANCE 367
CROP INSURANCE 367
MEDICAL INSURANCE 368
INSURANCE OF EMPLOYEES IN HAZARDOUS JOBS 370
XX CONSUMER PROTECTION-LAW AND PRACTICE
CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL AGENCIES (CONTD.)
JANTA PERSONAL INSURANCE POLICY 370
POLICY FOR FIDELITY OF EMPLOYEES 370
MARINE AND TRANSIT INSURANCE 370
DUTY OF DISCLOSURE 370
CLAIM FOR UNPAID SELLER S LIEN 374
DIVERSION OF VOYAGE 374
INSURANCE FOR TOTAL LOSS NOT APPLICABLE TO PARTIAL LOSS 375
INSURANCE OF FISHING BOATS 375
LOSS BY ADULTERATION IN TRANSIT 375
SUBROGATION 376
JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY 377
TAKING PASSENGERS ON INSURED VEHICLE FOR CARRIAGE OF GOODS . 377
TAKING PASSENGERS IN PRIVATE VEHICLE 379
HIRING OUT INSURED VEHICLE IN BREACH OF POLICY 380
INEFFECTIVE DRIVING LICENCE 380
INSURANCE, DELAY IN PAYMENT 381
MOTOR VEHICLE, DAMAGE BY TERRORIST, RIOTOUS VIOLENCE 384
CHANGING NATURE OF POSSESSION OF VEHICLE 384
ASSIGNMENT OF POLICY 385
BENEFICIARY OF POLICY 386
REPUDIATION 386
RENEWAL OF POLICY 388
DISCHARGE VOUCHER IN FULL AND FINAL SETTLEMENT 388
RIGHT TO SUE EVEN AFTER PAYMENT UNDER POLICY 391
REQUIREMENT OF PROMPT NOTICE 391
LIFE INSURANCE 391
PAYMENT UNDER INSURANCE POLICY 391
DUTY OF DISCLOSURE 393
SECTION 45 (INSURANCE ACT) REVIVAL OF POLICY 396
WRONG POLICY ISSUED UNDER MISTAKE 397
DOUBTFUL CLAIM 398
SUICIDE 398
DISAPPEARANCE OF INSURED PERSON 399
REFUND OF PREMIUM ,, 399
ACCEPTANCE OF LIFE INSURANCE PROPOSAL 399
TERMS OF POLICY 400
MISTAKEN ENTRY OF POLICY VALUE 400
ACCIDENT BENEFIT 400
PERSONAL ACCIDENT POLICY 401
ASSIGNMENT 402
CONTENTS XXI
CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL AGENCIES (CONTD.)
SURRENDER VALUE 402
PAYMENT UNDER GROUP INSURANCE 403
PAYMENT OF PREMIUM THROUGH EMPLOYER 403
PAYMENT OF PREMIUM THROUGH AGENT 404
COLLECTION OF PREMIUM BY LIC AGENT 404
LAPSE OF POLICY ON NON-PAYMENT OF PREMIUM 405
REVIVAL OF POLICY 405
REPLACEMENT OF WRONG POLICY BY CORRECT POLICY
AFTER DEATH 405
DELAY IN PRESENTMENT OF PREMIUM CHEQUE,
DEATH OF PROPOSER 406
SOCIAL WELFARE SCHEME 406
COLD STORAGE SERVICE 407
BANKING SERVICE 407
GENERAL DUTY OF PROFESSIONALS 407
COMPLEX QUESTIONS OF LAW AND FACT 407
COMPENSATION ONLY FOR LOSS CAUSED BY DEFICIENCY
NOT FOR TOTAL LOSS 408
PAYMENT OF CHEQUE DESPITE STOP NOTICE 408
DUTY TO HONOUR CHEQUES 408
COLLECTION OF CHEQUES, ETC 408
DUTY TO INFORM CUSTOMER IF CHEQUE RETURNED 410
BANK S SERVICE CHARGES 410
MICR CHEQUES 410
DISHONOUR OF BANK DRAFT, CHEQUE 411
WITHDRAWAL OF MONEY BY PARTNER 412
DEFECTIVE BANK DRAFT 413
DELAY IN ISSUING DUPLICATE BANK DRAFT 413
OPERATION OF INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNT 413
OPERATION OF DECEASED ACCOUNT 413
DELAY IN PAYMENT OF CROSSED CHEQUE 413
SALE BY BANK OF PLEDGED ARTICLES 414
CONVERSION OF HYPOTHECATION INTO PLEDGE 414
LOSS OF PLEDGED GOLD 414
REALISATION OF SECURITY 414
DUTY TO RETURN SECURITY ON PAYMENT 417
DIVERSION OF SECURITY TO OTHER OUTSTANDINGS 417
DUTY DURING STRIKE PERIOD 418
BANKER S LIEN 418
SUNDRY BANKING SERVICES 420
XXII
CONSUMER PROTECTION-LAW AND PRACTICE
CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL AGENCIES {CONTD.)
LOANING SERVICES 421
RECOVERY THROUGH DEBT RECOVERY TRIBUNAL 423
RECOVERY THROUGH REVENUE AUTHORITIES 423
MORTGAGE OF JOINT FDR 423
DUTY TO PROVIDE NOC * 423
INTEREST RATE ON LOANS 424
INTEREST RATE ON DEPOSITS 424
UNAUTHORISED DEDUCTION 424
MISCONDUCT OF LENDING AUTHORITY 424
ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES ON LOANING 425
REVERSAL OF WRONG ENTRY 425
WRITING OFF AGRICULTURAL LOANS 425
RECALL OF LOAN: NO DUTY OF LENDING BANK TO INSURE
HYPOTHECATED GOODS 425
MUTUAL SETTLEMENT 426
LOCKER 426
FORGERY OF SIGNATURE 427
ENCASHMENT OF BANK GUARANTEE AND LETTER OF CREDIT 429
PAYMENT OF PREMIUM THROUGH BANK 430
IMPROPER DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS BY BANK 430
SUPPRESSING LETTERS OF CREDIT 430
CREDIT CARD 431
REFUSAL OF SERVICE 431
CANCELLATION OF CREDIT CARD 431
FIXED DEPOSIT SERVICE 431
CURRENT ACCOUNT SERVICE 432
CLAIMS OF INTEREST 432
INTEREST ON EXTRA DEPOSIT UNDER PUBLIC PROVIDENT
FUND (PPF) SCHEME 434
ACCOUNT IS PROPERTY, LIABILITY TO SEIZURE 435
REFUND OF BOOKING MONEY 435
AIRLINE SERVICES 435
CANCELLATION OF FLIGHT 437
DISCOMFORT IN BUSINESS CLASS 437
DEATH ON BOARD 437
PILFERAGE 438
LOSS OF TICKETS 438
FAILURE TO PROVIDE RESERVED ACCOMMODATION 438
ARRANGEMENT FOR ALTERNATIVE FLIGHT 439
CONTENTS XXNI
CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL AGENCIES (CONTD.)
NO FLIGHT ON BOOKING DATE 440
INCREASE IN FARE 440
DELAY IN FLIGHT 440
SERVICE OF MEALS 440
MINIMUM SERVICE 440
TRAVEL AGENT 441
LIABILITY OF AGENT FOR AIRLINER 441
CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY AIR 442
CARRIER S AGENT ACTING IN DUAL CAPACITY 445
DUTY IN DELIVERING GOODS 445
DUTY ON ARRIVAL AT DESTINATION 446
CONSIGNEE S FAILURE TO RECEIVE CONSIGNMENT 446
DUTY OF AIRPORT AUTHORITY 446
FOREIGN STATE CARRIER S LIABILITY 447
LIMITATION 447
CONSUMER FORUM AS COURT FOR PURPOSES OF
CARRIAGE BY AIR ACT, 1972 448
SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY 448
POOR MAINTENANCE OF SUPPLY LINES 453
PAYMENT OF BILL 453
RESTRICTION ON USE 453
DISCONNECTION OF POWER SUPPLY, MISUSE, PILFERAGE 453
DISRUPTION OF SUPPLY 455
NON-SUPPLY 455
ERRATIC SUPPLY 455
ARREARS OF CHARGES FOR SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY 456
RAISING OF CHARGES 458
SERVICE LINE CHARGES 458
REQUEST FOR LOAD REDUCTION 458
REQUEST FOR CONVERSION FROM COMMERCIAL
TO DOMESTIC CONNECTION 459
INSTALLATION OF GENERATOR CHANGE-OVER SWITCH 459
ENTITLEMENT TO REBATE 459
REFUND OF OVERCHARGED ELECTRICITY DUTY 459
INJURY TO NON-CONSUMER 460
COMPLICATED ELECTRIC SUPPLY DISPUTE 460
MUNICIPALITY 460
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS , 461
AMENITIES OF ACADEMIC SERVICES 463
XXIV CONSUMER PROTECTION-LAW AND PRACTICE
CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL AGENCIES (CONTD.)
RESEARCH 464
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES , 465
MATTERS OF FEE AND CHARGES 465
FRAUD ON CANDIDATES 465
ADMISSION INTO RECOGNISED COURSE 466
ACCIDENT ON SCHOOL PREMISES 467
EDUCATION AS SERVICE 467
RIGHT TO EDUCATION 471
SWIMMING-POOL TRAINING 471
PURVEYING OF NEWS OR OTHER INFORMATION 471
PUBLISHING 472
EXHIBITION . 474
SERVICE IN THE NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT 474
TAILORING 475
JOB MARKET 476
SERVICES OF TRAVEL AGENCY 476
NURSING-HOMES AND MEDICAL SERVICES 476
MATTERS OF EVIDENCE AND EXPERT OPINION 484
INDEPENDENT MEDICAL OPINION BEFORE INVESTIGATION
AGAINST DOCTOR 486
CAESAREAN DELIVERY 486
PREMATURE DELIVERY 487
ECTOPIC PREGNANCY 487
RECANALISATION OPERATION 489
NEGLIGENCE IN SURGERY 489
PROTECTION OF MEDICAL MEN AGAINST FRIVOLOUS COMPLAINTS .... 491
AMPUTATION 491
CANCER TREATMENT 492
PRACTICE IN ONE DISCIPLINE, QUALIFIED IN ANOTHER 492
CAUSAL CONNECTION 498
CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE OF PATIENT OR THOSE ATTENDING 499
REGISTRATION OF COMPLAINT AGAINST DOCTOR 499
RIGHT TO BE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AS HUMAN RIGHT 499
BLOOD TRANSFUSION , 500
INJECTION 500
FOREIGN MATTER LEFT IN BODY AFTER OPERATION 501
WRONG DIAGNOSIS 502
INCOMPETENT ADVICE 502
ALLERGY DURING TREATMENT 503
CONTENTS XXV
CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL AGENCIES (CONTD.)
ANAESTHESIA 503
BIOPSY 503
WRONG ROD SETTING 503
STERILISATION 503
TUBECTOMY OPERATION 504
OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF UTERUS 504
DENTIST 505
FREE HOSPITALS 505
NEGLIGENCE OF FORUM S REGISTRY 506
EMPLOYEES STATE INSURANCE HOSPITALS (ESI) 506
CGHS 507
RAILWAY HOSPITALS 507
EX GRATIA PAYMENT BY DOCTOR 507
MATTERS OF COMPENSATION 507
COMPENSATION ON COMPASSIONATE GROUND 508
COMPENSATION WITHOUT PROOF 508
COMPENSATION FOR MENTAL AGONY AND SUFFERING 508
MATTERS RELEVANT AND NOT RELEVANT TO COMPENSATION 508
HOSPITAL INSURANCE 509
JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY 509
NEGLIGENCE OF HOSPITAL 509
ACTIO PERSONALIS MORITUR CUM PERSONA 510
BREACH OF DUTY TO MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY 511
PATHOLOGIST 511
BOOKING VEHICLES, ETC 511
POSTAL SERVICES 513
SPEED POST MONEY ORDER 515
POST OFFICE SAVINGS ACCOUNT 515
POST OFFICE FIXED DEPOSITS 516
DELAY IN DELIVERY OF TELEGRAM 516
DELAY IN DELIVERY OF MONEY ORDER 517
DELIVERY OF WRONG MESSAGE 517
DELIVERY TO AUTHORISED AGENT 517
SPEED POST 517
CHIT FUND 517
REFUND OF DEPOSITS 519
SUPERANNUATION BENEFITS 519
EX GRATIA PAYMENT * 519
PROVIDENT FUND 520
XXVI CONSUMER PROTECTION-LAW AND PRACTICE
CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL AGENCIES (CONTD.)
DISABLED PENSION SCHEME 525
SHARE-BROKER 525
INVESTMENT IN NATIONAL SAVINGS CERTIFICATE 526
INVESTMENT IN INDIRA VIKAS PATRA 526
INVESTMENT IN INDUSTRY 526
INVESTMENT IN UTI 527
MUTUAL FUND 527
INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES 527
PARKING FACILITY 527
RETURN OF SECURITY 528
FORFEITURE OF SECURITY MONEY 528
CARRIER OF PASSENGERS 528
AIR CRASH 530
RAILWAY RESERVATION 531
CLOAK ROOM SERVICE 532
RESPONSIBILITY FOR LUGGAGE 532
DISCRIMINATION IN AMENITIES 533
BUS PASSENGERS 533
HOTEL 534
SICK INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES 534
COSTS 534
TELEPRINTER SERVICES .. 535
DEFECTIVE LIFT 535
VIDEO SERVICES 535
DRY-CLEANING 535
GENERATOR FOR SMALL-SCALE INDUSTRY 536
REFERENCE TO ARBITRATION 536
DUTY OF REASONABLE CARE AND SKILL IN PRACTICE
OF PROFESSIONS 536
NEGLIGENCE BY FOREST DEPARTMENT 539
SOLICITOR 539
LEGAL PRACTITIONER 540
PROFESSIONAL ADVICE 540
GAS SERVICE 541
INCOMPETENT HANDLING OF GAS 541
DENIAL OF SERVICE 541
DEALERSHIP OF GAS AGENCY 541
BOATING SERVICES 542
PARTNERSHIP 542
CONTENTS XXVN
CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL AGENCIES (CONTD.)
PRICE [S. 2(L)(C)(IV)] 542
MISLEADING INDICATION OF PRICE 543
PRICE PRINT ON PACKING 545
PRICE FOR HOUSING SERVICES 546
PAYMENT OF SALE PRICE OF BUILDING 548
PRICING OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES 548
COMPENSATION IN TERMS OF PRICE 548
ELECTRICITY SERVICE CHARGES 549
CHARGES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 549
AGREED PRICE 549
SALES TAX 550
APPEALS [S. 15] 550
CONDONATION OF DELAY 551
CROSS-OBJECTIONS 554
COMMENCEMENT OF PERIOD 554
REQUIREMENT OF DEPOSIT FOR FILING APPEAL
[S. 15 (SECOND PROVISO)] 555
FURTHER EVIDENCE AND OBJECTIONS IN APPEAL 555
APPEAL AGAINST EX PARTE ORDERS 556
SETTING ASIDE EX PARTE ORDERS 556
DISMISSAL IN DEFAULT 557
INCOMPETENT FORUM 557
NON-SPEAKING ORDERS 557
REVIEW 557
NO RELIEF AGAINST PERSON NOT SUED 558
APPEAL IS NOT STAY BY ITSELF 558
STATE COMMISSIONS 558
COMPOSITION OF STATE COMMISSION [S. 16] 560
DISQUALIFICATIONS 561
SELECTION COMMITTEE AND TERMS OF APPOINTMENT 561
CONSULTATION WITH CHIEF JUSTICE 562
APPOINTMENT OF SITTING JUDGE 563
JUDICIAL REVIEW OF APPOINTMENT 563
JURISDICTION OF STATE COMMISSIONS 565
DECLARATORY AND PERMANENT INJUNCTION 566
PLACE OF COMPLAINT OR APPEAL 567
RELIEF BEYOND WHAT IS SOUGHT 568
BRANCH OFFICE 569
CLAIMS UNDER MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS 569
XXVIII
CONSUMER PROTECTION-LAW AND PRACTICE
CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL AGENCIES (CONTD.)
COMPLAINANT TO COME WITH CLEAN HANDS 570
CLAUSES EXCLUDING JURISDICTION 570
WRIT PETITION UNDER ARTICLE 227 571
TRANSFER OF CASES IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE 571
PROCEDURE [S. 18] 571
SUPPLY OF DRINKING WATER 573
NON-DELIVERY BY CARRIER 573
APPEALS 574
CONDONATION OF DELAY * 574
DEPOSIT TO BE MADE BY APPELLANT [S. 19 (SECOND PROVISO)] 576
NON-APPLICATION OF MIND TO EVIDENCE 576
WRIT PETITION 576
NATIONAL COMMISSION 577
COMPOSITION OF NATIONAL COMMISSION [S. 20] 579
DISQUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS 579
PROCEDURE FOR CONSULTATION WITH CHIEF JUSTICE 580
SELECTION COMMITTEE: TERMS OF APPOINTMENT: RESIGNATION ... 581
JURISDICTION OF NATIONAL COMMISSION [S. 21] 581
ORIGINAL JURISDICTION 581
APPELLATE JURISDICTION 582
REVIEW AND SUPERVISION [S. 21{B)] 582
NEW POINT IN REVISION 588
REQUIREMENT OF PREDEPOSIT 588
DISMISSAL OF REVISION IN DEFAULT 589
REVIEW OF INTEREST RATE 589
HOUSING BOARD ALSO ENTITLED TO CLAIM INTEREST 589
REVIEW OF OWN ORDERS 590
EXPUNGING OF ADVERSE REMARKS 590
INAPPROPRIATE REMEDY 590
REFUSAL TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR CROSS-EXAMINATION 591
MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE 591
DISMISSAL OF APPEAL WITHOUT CONSIDERING MERITS 592
DISMISSAL ON THE BASIS OF EX GRATIA PAYMENT 592
EX PARTE DISMIS SAL WITHOUT CONSIDERING MERITS 592
EX PARTE ACCEPTANCE OF CLAIM 593
ENHANCEMENT OF COMPENSATION WITHOUT CLAIM 593
REHEARING 593
ORDERS FOR COMPLIANCE 593
MATTERS OF JURISDICTION 594
MATTERS OF EVIDENCE 595
ERROR IN APPRECIATION OF FACTS AND LAW 596
DECISION WITHOUT NOTICE TO COMPLAINANT 597
CONTENTS XXIX
CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL AGENCIES (CONTD.)
DECISION WITHOUT CONSIDERING ISSUES 597
FORECLOSURE OF ISSUES 598
DISMISSAL BY CRYPTIC, NON-REASONED ORDER 598
DISMISSAL IN LIMINE 598
DECISION WITHOUT CONSIDERING WRITTEN VERSION 599
SETTING ASIDE ORDERS 599
TIME LIMIT FOR REVISION 599
WRIT JURISDICTION 599
REVIEW OF TENDERING PROCESS 600
POWERS AND PROCEDURE OF NATIONAL COMMISSION [S. 22] 600
CONSENSUAL ADJUDICATION, ARBITRATION 601
INTEREST ON AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION 601
ADJOURNMENT 602
WRIT PETITION (EXHAUSTION OF ALTERNATIVE REMEDIES) 602
SETTING ASIDE OF EX PARTE ORDERS 602
TRANSFER OF CASES 603
CIRCUIT BENCHES 603
VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT 603
APPEALS [S. 23] 604
REMAND FOR DISPOSAL ON MERITS 605
ENHANCEMENT OF COMPENSATION 605
SCOPE OF INTERFERENCE IN APPEAL 606
APPEAL OVER A TRIVIAL MATTER 606
DEPOSIT [S. 23 (SECOND PROVISO)] 606
FINALITY OF ORDERS [S. 24] 606
PERIOD OF LIMITATION 607
EFFECT OF EXPIRY OF LIMITATION 607
PATENT AND LATENT EFFECT OF MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE 612
STAGE FOR RAISING DEFENCE OF LIMITATION 612
CONDONATION OF DELAY [SUB-S. (2)] 612
WHERE NO APPLICATION FOR CONDONATION FILED 617
CONTINUING WRONG 617
COMPLAINT AFTER EXHAUSTING DEPARTMENTAL REMEDY 617
CONTRACT TO THE CONTRARY: CUTTING SHORT PERIOD OF LIMITATION 618
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL BY NATIONAL AND STATE COMMISSIONS ... 618
PUNJAB RULES [R. 3(5)] 619
ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS [S. 25] 620
DISMISSAL OF FRIVOLOUS OR VEXATIOUS COMPLAINTS [S. 26] .. 621
INFRUCTUOUS, FRIVOLOUS APPEAL 624
COSTS 624
PENALTIES 625
NO PENAL PROCEEDING DURING PENDENCY OF APPEAL 627
XXX CONSUMER PROTECTION-LAW AND PRACTICE
CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL AGENCIES (CONTD.)
ABATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS * 627
APPLICATION FOR EXECUTION OF ORDERS 628
CHAPTER IV
MISCELLANEOUS
ACTIONS IN GOOD FAITH 629
SERVICE OF NOTICE 630
EX PARTE DECISION 630
REMOVAL OF DIFFICULTIES [S. 29] 631
VACANCY AND DEFECT IN APPOINTMENT 631
POWER TO MAKE RULES 632
CONSUMER PROTECTION RULES, 1987
1. SHORT TITLE AND COMMENCEMENT 635
2. DEFINITIONS 635
2-A. STATE GOVERNMENTS TO RECOGNISE A LABORATORY
AS AN APPROPRIATE LABORATORY 635
3. THE CONSTITUTION OF THE CENTRAL CONSUMER PROTECTION
COUNCIL AND THE WORKING GROUPS 636
4. PROCEDURE OF THE CENTRAL COUNCIL 637
5. PLACE OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION 637
6. WORKING DAYS AND OFFICE HOURS OF THE
NATIONAL COMMISSION 637
7. SEAL AND EMBLEM 637
8. SITTINGS OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION 637
9. STAFF OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION 637
10. ADDITIONAL POWERS OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION, STATE
COMMISSION AND DISTRICT FORUM 638
11. SALARIES, HONORARIUM AND OTHER ALLOWANCES OF THE
PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION 638
12. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE OF THE PRESIDENT AND
MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION 639
13. REMOVAL OF PRESIDENT OR MEMBERS FROM OFFICE IN
CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES 639
14. PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED BY THE NATIONAL COMMISSION 640
15. PROCEDURE FOR HEARING THE APPEAL 640
15-A. SITTING OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION AND SIGNING OF ORDERS .. 641
16. MANNER OF DEPOSIT OF AMOUNT IN APPEALS BEFORE
SUPREME COURT 642
CONTENTS XXXI
CONSUMER PROTECTION RULES, 1987 (CONTD.)
SCHEDULE I 642
SCHEDULE II _
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642
ANNEXURE 642
CONSUMER PROTECTION
REGULATIONS, 2005 643
CONSUMER PROTECTION
REGULATIONS, 2014 651
APPENDIX I
PRACTICE NOTES
COMPLAINT 661
SORTING OUT JURISDICTION 661
PLURALITY OF OPPOSITE PARTIES 662
DRAFTING COMPLAINT 663
MODE OF PRESENTING COMPLAINT 664
CONTENTS OF COMPLAINT 664
VERIFICATION 665
DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED 665
AFFIDAVIT 667
PERMISSION FOR CROSS-EXAMINATION 668
EXPERT OPINION 668
EXPERT OPINION THROUGH AFFIDAVIT 669
EVIDENCE BY AFFIDAVIT 669
APPRECIATION OF EVIDENCE 669
NUMBER OF COPIES 670
NOTICE BEFORE COMPLAINT 670
WRITTEN STATEMENT OR RESPONSE TO COMPLAINT 671
CONTENTS OF REPLY 671
ACTUAL APPEARANCE 673
APPEARANCE THROUGH AGENT 674
APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION FOR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION
(COMMON CAUSE) 674
JOINDER OF PARTIES, IMPLEADMENT 677
PERSONAL LIABILITY OF COMPANY DIRECTOR 680
INSURANCE COMPANY AS CO-COMPLAINANT 680
OPPORTUNITY TO NEWLY IMPLEADED PARTY 680
APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF PLEADINGS 681
XXXN CONSUMER PROTECTION-LAW AND PRACTICE
PRACTICE NOTES (CONTD.)
APPLICATION FOR SEIZURE AND PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS 681
APPLICATION FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS 681
APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 27 FOR PUNISHMENT
FOR VIOLATION OF ORDERS 682
APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 25 FOR EXECUTION OF DECREE/ORDER 682
APPLICATION FOR CONDONATION OF DELAY 682
APPEALS [R. 15] 683
NOTES 684
NOTES 685
APPEAL AGAINST FINDINGS OF FACT 685
FORMAT OF APPEALS 685
CROSS-OBJECTIONS 686
ADJOURNMENT 686
TIME LIMIT FOR FILING REVISION PETITION BEFORE NATIONAL
COMMISSION 687
SPECIAL LEAVE PETITION AGAINST INTERIM ORDERS OF NATIONAL
COMMISSION 687
COMPENSATION 688
STATUS OF THE PERSON INJURED 690
IMPACT OF EXCISE CUT 691
BURDEN OF SHOWING LOSS 691
REVIEW [S. 22] 693
MISCELLANEOUS PETITION BEFORE NATIONAL COMMISSION 693
MENTAL PAIN AND SUFFERING 694
ESTIMATED AMOUNT 695
NO COMPENSATION FOR INDIRECT OR REMOTE LOSSES 695
COSTS 695
DETENTION OF OFFICER, ATTACHMENT OF PROPERTY NOT REQUIRED 696
APPROPRIATE STEPS FOR AVOIDING DELAY IN DISPOSAL OF COMPLAINTS . 696
APPENDIX II
DELHI CONSUMER PROTECTION RULES, 1987 697
UP. CONSUMER PROTECTION RULES, 1987 704
APPENDIX III
REDRESSAL AGENCIES UNDER THE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, 1986 717
SUBJECT INDEX 755
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