Case Note & Summary
The dispute arose from a decision of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission directing the appellant to pay interest at the rate of 18% from the respective dates of deposit until payment, due to the claimant not receiving possession of the plots. The appellant challenged this order in the Supreme Court, questioning the entitlement to such interest. During the hearing, the claimant's counsel informed the court that the Ghaziabad Development Authority had complied with the National Commission's order and had already paid the amount along with the 18% interest. Given this compliance, the Supreme Court deemed the appeals to be infructuous and disposed of them accordingly, vacating any interim orders. The court clarified that this order should not be treated as a precedent in other cases. The application for intervention was also disposed of in light of the main order.
Headnote
A) Consumer Law - Interest on Compensation - Entitlement to Interest - Consumer Protection Act, 1986 - The court considered whether the claimant was entitled to 18% interest on the amount deposited due to non-possession of plots. The court found that the appeals became infructuous as the payment had already been made with interest, thus disposing of the appeals. Held that the appeals were no longer relevant (Paras 2-4).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the claimant/respondent is entitled to 18% interest from the respective dates of deposit till payment.
Final Decision
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeals as infructuous since the payment of 18% interest had already been made to the claimant. The interim order was vacated, and the application for intervention was also disposed of.
Law Points
- Interest entitlement
- Consumer disputes
- Compliance with orders
