Consumer law
M Sundar
(Querist) 16 August 2015
This query is : Resolved
Jurisdiction: I want to file a consumer case for a) Builder giving me less area b) Late possession. c) claiming interest of around Rs.4 lacs which is incorrect. Cost of Flat is Rs.1.25 crores. If I am filing only for deficiency, late possession, and claiming interest, the claim will be less than Rs.20 lacs. Then whether cost of flat to be added to determine jurisdiction ?
if say 100 flat owners join together for the issue of delayed possession, less area then whether the complaint can be entertained at the District or state level ?
Advocate M.Bhadra
(Expert) 16 August 2015
Jurisdiction will be on the basis of claim amount which is Rs.20 lakhs i.e.District Consumer Forum. Total consideration Rs.1.25 cores not to be counted for determination of jurisdiction.
Advocate Bhartesh goyal
(Expert) 16 August 2015
You have to file separate case claiming compensation for deficiency in service for giving delayed possession,less area and charging unnecessary interest before District Consumer Forum having pecuniary jurisdiction for 20 lacs.
Kumar Doab
(Expert) 16 August 2015
Agreed with experts.
ADV-JEEVAN PATIL, MUMBAI
(Expert) 16 August 2015
1)If you gofor 20 lakks claim then District forum 2) For all it should be state. 3) Majority always carry more weight.Decision is yours
Rajendra K Goyal
(Expert) 17 August 2015
Better file individual case if claim is less than 20 lacs.
