Case Note & Summary
The case involves an appeal filed by Subhash Chandra Singh against M/s Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Ltd. under Section 72 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The appeal was directed against an order dated 30.04.2025 passed by the State Commission in Execution Application No. 120/2023 in CC No. 39 of 2025. The appellant sought condonation of delay in depositing the amount, exemption from filing certified copy and trial records. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, after hearing the advocates for the appellant, allowed the appeal and condoned the delay, subject to deposit of the amount. The Commission held that the appeal under Section 72 of the Act is maintainable against orders passed by the State Commission in execution applications.
Headnote
A) Consumer Law - Appeal - Section 72 of Consumer Protection Act, 2019 - Maintainability - Appeal against order of State Commission in execution application - The Commission held that an appeal under Section 72 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 is maintainable against orders passed by the State Commission in execution proceedings, as the Act envisages appeal against orders passed by the State Commission under the Act. (Para 1) B) Consumer Law - Condonation of Delay - Section 72 of Consumer Protection Act, 2019 - Delay in depositing amount - The Commission condoned the delay in depositing the amount and allowed the appeal, subject to deposit of the amount as directed. (Para 1)
Issue of Consideration
Whether the appeal under Section 72 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 is maintainable against an order passed by the State Commission in an execution application?
Final Decision
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission allowed the appeal, condoned the delay in depositing the amount, and granted exemption from filing certified copy and trial records, subject to deposit of the amount as directed.
Law Points
- Appeal maintainable under Section 72 of Consumer Protection Act
- 2019 against orders of State Commission in execution proceedings
- Condonation of delay in depositing amount
- Exemption from filing certified copy and trial records
