https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=127032 The judgment concluded that statutory authorities for housing activities, such as Lucknow Development Authority, Delhi Development Authority, or Bangalore Development Authority, are subject to the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. It clarified the jurisdiction of Consumer Forums and Commissions, defined the scope of "service," and emphasized the liability of public authorities under the Act. The judgment affirmed the Commission's power to award compensation for harassment and agony, holding public authorities responsible for payment initially, with recovery from responsible officers. It highlighted the importance of accountability and scrutiny of statutory bodies under the Act. en-us Sat, 05 Nov 1994 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:12:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=127032 The judgment concluded that statutory authorities for housing activities, such as Lucknow Development Authority, Delhi Development Authority, or Bangalore Development Authority, are subject to the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. It clarified the jurisdiction of Consumer Forums and Commissions, defined the scope of "service," and emphasized the liability of public authorities under the Act. The judgment affirmed the Commission's power to award compensation for harassment and agony, holding public authorities responsible for payment initially, with recovery from responsible officers. It highlighted the importance of accountability and scrutiny of statutory bodies under the Act. Case-Laws Service Tax Sat, 05 Nov 1994 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=127032