It is a known fact that developers across India charge service tax on construction of flats on a percentage of the total sale price of the flat. Service tax is levied by the Central Government and therefore is levied in all the states. Some states also levy VAT (Value Added Tax) on the sale of … Read more
Airline is no different than the other travelling mediums when it comes to services and if they are deficient, knock the doors of consumer court. The service provider will be booked if at fault, the amount invested would be returned along with compensation and litigation cost. In the present case, neither the Indigo Airline nor … Read more
Too has to take Completion Certificate Rules Punjab State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Completion Certificate/Occupancy Certificate– The local authority on satisfaction of the completion of building works grant certificate to the builder/owner of the project that it is fit for use and occupation by all standards and buildings laws followed. The certificate ensures crucial supply … Read more
Within a month, 32 Complainants got the relief on the same issue from different consumer courts across the Tricity, be it Chandigarh, Panchkula or Mohali. The question is still pending before the consumer court whether charging VAT on discounted prices is an unfair trade practice or not? And does it comes under the ambit of … Read more
This time ‘ATS Green Golf Meadows’ has to face the music from Punjab State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission for causing delay in possession of the unit to consumer who had approached the forum on account of deficiency in services. See Also- CONSUMER COURT- A QUICK GUIDE FOR TRICITY Facts 1 Applicant booked the plot in 2005. … Read more
This was the first question that people asked when RERA was introduced. What’s going to happen with pending complaints? Would consumer courts stop entertaining the complaints against builder? The answer was No. Fortunately! See also- HOW TO MAKE COMPLAINT UNDER RERA It was left at the option of consumer to choose the platform of redressal. Sec … Read more
In a recent case where High Court of Punjab and Haryana has issued notice to CBI , DGP UT in a case of whopping Rs 21 crore immigration fraud, this is just the tip of iceberg. Foreign Horizon Overseas Consultants is stated to have cheated 373 people of Rs 21 crore. That’s huge. … Read more
Straight to Fact- Everyday in Consumer Courts across the country, more than 50% case in daily causelist are against builders, real estate projects promoters, Property Developers and new upcoming mushrooming societies that promises consumers to get modern living apart from other high end civic amenities like Gym, Club, recreational centers, Parks, Shopping , etc…. List … Read more
After the announcement of National Health Insurance Scheme by Central Government, the market of Health Insurance is definitely soaring. Just see the potential of Health Insurance with an estimated size of Rs 5859.7 crore in FY 16-17 to Rs 21, 904 crore by FY 21-22 reports Fintelekt, a specialist research and consulting firm. For opposition though … Read more
The rise of Consumerism in India is evident from the fact that consumer spending in India has reached more than 18000 INR Billion in terms of consumer spending as per reports submitted by TradingEconomics. A big thunder clap to all consumers out there in India who happens to read this post. The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 the statute itself … Read more
Housing sector has finally got real estate regulatory mechanism to dissolve buyer-seller disputes. Every state is being directed to frame up rules and start enforcing RERA. Haryana has made an interim authority while Punjab has made a final authority. The aim is to bring transparency and accountability back to Real estate sector. Once the complaint … Read more
This question was answered recently in the case of Bikramjit Singh & ors. Vs. M/s HP Singh & ors, where Punjab RERA authorities rejected the complaint only on the ground of maintainability since the project was not registered with the authorities. P-RERA in short for Punjab RERA also underlined three conditions for bringing complaint before … Read more
Haryana is still sleeping over Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. The sluggish attitude of government can be seen from the view that even website of H-RERA has not taken off. H-RERA is running in a makeshift mode presently. Under the act state government can make more than one authority if it deems fit. Currently, … Read more
Consumer lawyers in Chandigarh will take up cases at District Consumer Redressa Forum of Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali. If the consumer is dissatisfied with the order of District Consumer Redressal Forum, he may prefer an appeal to State Consumer Redressal Comission in Chandigarh Panchkula Mohali. The best consumer lawyers in tricity should be able to … Read more
With rapid consumption of goods and soaring consumerism in India, Consumer Courts are revered to be one of the most sought after places in cases of deficiency and disputes. To the benefits, most of these courts are consumer pro which means you will be heard first and given preference over the defaulters. As always definitely … Read more
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