Limitation period in Consumer cases.

Section 24A of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, defines the limitation period for filing the complaints under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. As per the definition, the complaint can be filed with District Forum, State or National Commission within 2 years from the date of cause of action having been arisen. However, sub-clause (2) of the said provision states that a complaint filed beyond the prescribed period would be entertained if the complainant satisfies the Forums, State and National Commissions with sufficient reason that prevented him from filing within the prescribed period. A provision is also given mandating the Forum, State Commission, and National commission to record the reasons for condoning the delay and proceed to entertain such delayed complaint.