The consumer forum ought to function for full working hours for hearing matters: Justice Prathiba

Panasam Akshara | Delhi HC | July 25, 2022

Delhi High Court has sought report from Delhi State Consumer Commission on status of working hours of each district forum,taking note of the huge pendency of cases.The High Court has highlighted that consumer fora ought to function for full working hours for hearing matters between 10:30am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm on daily basis according to regulations.Justice Prathiba M Singh noted that, Considering the large pendency in district fora and state forum it is urged that president,state consumer disputes redressal forum shall look into this matter.The consumer forum ought to function for the full working hours for hearing matters.The Delhi government counsel said that a selection committee has been constituted for purpose of appointment of members.