The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) said that as per practice, the dealer repairs the vehicle under warranty but the manufacturer was also "equally responsible" for it.
Unitech, represented by former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, appealed at the Supreme Court of India against the National Consumers‘ Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)' landmark verdict and got an interim stay order.
The bench of the National Consumer Disputed Redressal Commission, presided over by Justice JK Jain and Justice BC Mehta, also wanted to look into the findings of fresh test reports of the popular instant noodles by accredited laboratories
Unitech will pay 12 percent simple interest per annum compensation in lump-sum to consumers. It will pay that 12 percent penalty by 10th of every month till delivery.
In a landmark ruling against Unitech, the Apex consumer court awards the highest ever penalty for late delivery. Prime Property caught up with the advocate representing the victorious buyers and asked him how other aggrieve buyers across India can seek relief post this judgement.