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The Income tax Appellate Tribunal, being a part of Government of India, should not shut its eyes when it is noticed that certain developments occurring in the Country may affect the Country as a whole, more particularly when the reputation of particular profession, from whom the Tribunal is getting assistance in the dispensation of justice, is at stake. Accordingly, we sincerely believe that it is the bounden duty of not only the Tribunal, but also the duty of one and all to point out and discuss about such kind of developments, when it is noticed that the same may affect the public at large. There cannot be any controversy that the interest of our Country is Supreme and no citizen can or should compromise on the same

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I India to get own version of class action lawsuits

The latest media report (TOI) says, - ....

Reproduced below, on a selective basis, an important feature of the improved consumer protection law in the offing, in which is incorporated the welcome idea of ‘class action’:

As the term is usually defined, a class action suit is one in which one or several persons sue on behalf of a larger group of persons, referred to as "the class". However, the Indian version will not allow individuals to sue on behalf of a larger group, but will empower an authority to make rulings applicable to larger groups.

All those having a direct concern are obliged to sit up, closely read and insight fully understand the not-so-obvious implications, of the above cited wordings. Should one go by the wisdom gathered from past experience, it is imperative to take a conscious note and be alive to the inherent disadvantages and short comings in anyone or more individuals, -not the entire group or a majority of them similarly placed and equally aggrieved,- moving the court for remedy; that too, except under competent and reliable expert advice/active assistance. Some of the hints provided in previous comments may be looked into for useful guidance. That the Indian version “will empower an authority to make rulings applicable to larger groups”, in any view, may not be desirable, saving as an exception to the rule. And, in any case, that might not be desirable /acceptable at all should any ruling in a given case happen to be adverse to the consumers in common. As such, this as well as all areas similarly of common concern require to be mindfully gone into and suitable representations effectively made and diligently pursued, so as to avert the otherwise possible consequence of the new enactment placing consumers in an unenviable / worse position, than now.

Read more at: http://bangalore.citizenmatters.in/articles/4202-the-apartment-law-you-must-know?utm_source=copy

II Amendments to BIS Act to be tabled during next session

Move aimed at bringing more products under the mandatory standards regime....

"....Quality and standards should become the hallmark of consumer services and products ..."

The recent media reports have miserably over sighted and failed to bring clarity to the aspect of most concern in 'housing' sector; that is, whether or not, and to what extent /in which manner the newly mooted consumer protection enactment is going to cover the product/services manufactured and sold/provided by the players in the realty sector. And the need to so do, having in the backdrop the disgusting fact of life that the special State enactments -governing housing in the form of Flats / Apartments,- besides being mutually at variance in certain crucial respects, are not, by and large, being implemented and enforced. Also that, in the Regulatory enactment for the realty sector stuck in the pipeline for long, no effective machinery for consumer protection and speedy remedy has been contemplated and provided for. Anybody around equipped to share useful info., > ?!

III Protect consumers: Class action law suits will step up efficiency of courts and reduce litigation costs - TOI Blogs

Again, here has been no attempt made to throw light to supply any clarity; but only renders the already commonly prevailing confusion(s), worse confounded. Worthwhile to have a look at the original 'text' of the subject enactment (amendments) itself (not to be found, for reasons unknown, available in public domain) , in order to get to know on a first hand basis, should the provisions as drafted / structured selves suffer from deficiencies / lacunae !
Mention is made repetitively to, - 'law suits' ; but unclear whether that refers to regular proceedings before the Authority to be set up, just as /parallel to civil courts; and not before or corresponding to the extant consumer courts, as is imagined !
Is the lawyers' circle, by chance, better informed / equipped, to clarify?

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