Commissioner Application in Consumer Courts

Yes, a petition u/s 151 CPC may be filed. My experience at DF, Hyd, I filed similar petition for local inspection of water connection when the authorities contended that the connection is existing but the complainant denied having any water connection pipeline. The forum allowed the petition and appointed the commissioner. Even petition for commission for cross examination of witness in medical negligence cases were allowed as per my experience. I did not come accross any case citatation.

Please refer to section 13(4)(5) of the Consumer Protection Act.Your answer is there.

Though there is no provision for filing application for appointment of commissioner under the Consumer Protection Act, courts have repeatedly held that in the interest of justice, the consumer fora can appoint commissioners for local inspection in appropriate cases where in is necessary to secure an expert report for rendering proper justice.