Consumer Compensation

Rs 100 cr disbursed to 494 families affected by Jamrani dam in Uttarakhand

He said that work is being done to strengthen the women's self-help groups in the state economically, under the Lakhpati Didi Yojana, women are being given an amount of Rs 1 lakh, and 30 percent

Lufthansa fined Rs 1 lakh for not informing passenger about Schengen visa

A Gujarat consumer court ruled in favour of a passenger who alleged that the German airline failed to inform him about Schengen visa rules, causing him 'mental agony'

NCDRC reduces train accident compensation from Rs 11 lakh to Rs 3.2 lakh

The NCDRC directs Indian Railways to pay Rs 3.2 lakh to Vennapu Prasada Rao for an eye injury caused by a loose iron bolt, lowering the compensation from the previous Telangana State order

Pay of CXOs, other KMP rose 3.9% to Rs 8,304 cr in FY24, least in 4 years

This can be attributed to increased share of ESOPs in remuneration packages

Airtel ordered to pay Rs 5 lakh fine for harassing customer in 2013 case

Airtel began harassing a customer for non-payment of dues despite the funds being credited to telecom giant's accounts

Why the failed delivery of Rs 187 ice cream, cost Swiggy more than Rs 5,000

The customer sought Rs 10,000 as compensation and an additional Rs 7,500 in litigation expenses from Swiggy for its failure to deliver the ice cream and subsequent refusal of a refund

Reserve forest: Govt allows delay in notification of compensatory land

Environmentalists say the move could vitiate the intent of Forest (Conservation) Rules, which require state governments to certify that compensatory afforestation land is available

Govt to pay compensation to families of those who die while cleaning sewers

Taking a grim view of incidents of sewer deaths in the country, the Supreme Court on Friday said government authorities will have to pay Rs 30 lakh as compensation to the kin of those who die while cleaning sewers. A bench comprising Justices S Ravindra Bhat and Aravind Kumar said those who suffer permanent disabilities while cleaning sewers will be paid Rs 20 lakh as minimum compensation. "The Union and the state governments must ensure that manual scavenging is completely eradicated," the bench said. Pronouncing the judgement, Justice Bhat said the authorities will have to pay up to Rs 10 lakh if the cleaner suffers other disabilities. Issuing a slew of directions, which were not read out, the bench directed that the government agencies must coordinate to ensure that such incidents do not occur and moreover, the High Courts are not precluded from monitoring the cases related to sewer deaths. The judgement came on a PIL. The detailed order is awaited. As many as 347 people died

Consumer Forum asks Raheja Developers to pay full deposit with compensation

The forum ordered that the complainant be refunded Rs 28,68,483 with 9% interest per annum from the date of deposit and along with a compensation of Rs 1 lakh and Rs 55,000 as litigation expenses

Odisha train accident: Even ticketless travellers will receive compensation

The railways on Sunday said that even ticketless travellers on board the passenger trains involved in the Odisha accident will receive compensation. This is in line with a Supreme Court order, officials said. "Irrespective of the passengers being ticketless (or not), they will receive compensation," railway spokesperson Amitabh Sharma said. Speaking to reporters, Jaya Verma Sinha, Member of Operations and Business Development of the Railway Board, said that every patient admitted in hospitals have a scout or a guide with him to help his kin to track him. Verma further said the helpline number 139 is available in which senior rail officers are answering calls and are trying to connect with as many people as possible. "The family members of the injured or deceased can call us and we will make sure that they are able to meet them. We will take care of their journey and other expenses," she said. The railways also said that the 139 service will continue uninterrupted and will ensure .

Best possible compensation being given to affected ones in Joshimath: Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday said the compensation being given to the affected people in subsidence-hit Joshimath is the best one possible and they should avail it as soon as possible. "We have decided the best compensation for the affected people in Joshimath. Those who can avail the compensation should do so soon," Dhami said. He said this while meeting the affected people in Joshimath. For people who do not have their own piece of land, prefabricated houses have been built, the chief minister said. He also undertook a spot inspection of the prefabricated houses being constructed on the Auli road. Giving an update on relief operations underway at Joshimath, Chamoli District Magistrate Himanshu Khurana said 167 families have been kept in relief camps and compensation worth Rs 10.46 crore have been distributed among affected land owners. Dhami was in Joshimath on Saturday to flag off the two-day Auli marathon to send the message of a safe Joshimath a

Crypto Exchange FTX to provide $6 million phishing compensation to users

Digital-asset exchange FTX will provide about $6 million compensation to its account holders impacted by a phishing incident via a third-party website

Centre tells SC it wants more compensation for Bhopal gas leak victims

Attorney General says tragedy continues for victims, will pursue its 12-year-old curative petition for them

GST Council: Stormy discussion around states' compensation likely today

States will demand an extension of the compensation period or a change in the GST revenue distribution formula

Consumer court asks retailer to pay Rs 1,500 for charging carry bag

In its order passed, the Commission partially allowed the consumer's plea and ordered the retailer to pay Rs 1,000 for mental harassment and Rs 500 towards legal cost

Compensation payable for not complying with court order

The National Commission held that flouting of the High Court's directions constituted a deficiency in service for which Bhupati could seek remedy under the Consumer Protection Act

From powers of NCLT and HCs to DRAT rules, here're key court orders

Several courts have been found to omit the 'future prospects' in income of youth who die in road accidents while calculating compensation

Centre's compensation cess collection in April down 90% YoY at Rs 990 cr

States worries on revenue front will aggravate, unless GST Council, which meets next week, decides to borrow from markets

No TDS on interest paid as compensation

The Commission warned the builder not the deduct tax at source on the interest as it was awarded as a form of compensation

Consumer courts award smaller amounts for mental agony and legal fees

When you hear of big awards consumers receive on approaching consumer forums, the compensation element is small