NCDRC: Insurance Company Can Dismiss Surveyor’s Report if Deemed Unreasonable or Arbitrary

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), under the leadership of Dr. Inder Jit Singh, recently ruled against a company challenging New India Assurance. The company couldn’t establish any unfairness or irrationality in the insurer’s decision of not accepting the surveyor’s report. Let’s talk about the background of the case. The company, a registered entity…

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DCB Bank Held Responsible by South-West Delhi District Commission for Incorrect Foreclosure Fee on Personal Loan

Order Name: Vijay Kumar Gupta vs DCB Bank Limited In a recent ruling, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-VII, South-West Delhi, has found DCB Bank in breach of loan terms and RBI guidelines for charging an individual borrower a foreclosure fee. The bench, including Suresh Kumar Gupta (President), R.C. Yadav (Member) and Dr Harshali Kaur…

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Criminal Action under MOFA

  Criminal Cases under MOFA Very few criminal cases are filed against builders and land owners under the Provisions of MOFA (Maharashtra Ownership Flats (Regulation of the promotion of construction, sale, management and transfer) Act, 1963) and other sections of the IPC. I do not know the exact reasons.  Most flat owners, and even lawyers,…

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Monthly Review of Consumer Cases: May 2024

Order Name: SHRIRAM CHITS (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED vs RAGHACHAND ASSOCIATES In a significant ruling on consumer protection, the Supreme Court clarified that the responsibility of proving whether a service was availed for commercial purposes lies with the service provider. This decision aims to protect consumers from unjust technical objections raised by service providers. Order Name:…

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Purchase of two flats does not indicate purchase for Commercial Purpose

Purchase of two flats does not indicate purchase for Commercial Purpose   Till recently, it was considered that a person can occupy only one flat. If he purchases more than one  flat, it was presumed that the purchase was for the commercial purpose of investment, and complaints were dismissed. The National Commission has now clarified the law on…

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Additional Delay Compensation Mandated Beyond Pre-Agreed Terms in Builder-Buyer Contracts: NCDRC

Order Date: Not Mentioned Order Name: Amarjeet Singh Gadhok vs. Raheja Developers Case No.: C.C. No. 75/2022 The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC), led by Dr. Inder Jit Singh, has determined that Raheja Developers is responsible for a service deficiency. The commission ruled that the developer must compensate for delays at an annual rate…

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