In Brief
In a consumer dispute over housing society amenities and conveyance deeds, developers sought to file additional documents at the appellate stage that came into existence after the original hearing. The State Commission rejected their application without reasoned consideration. The Supreme Court held that procedural applications cannot be dismissed merely by stating documents are 'not necessary'; substantive reasons must be provided. The Court set aside both the State Commission's interim order and the National Commission's affirmation, remitting the matter for fresh consideration on merit with directions for expeditious disposal.
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