In Brief
The Supreme Court set aside a National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission order awarding Rs. 14 lakhs compensation to complainants against a builder. The builder had requested that its case be heard at the Commission's Bengaluru camp sitting, but received no response—either accepting or rejecting the request. The Court held this violated natural justice principles, as the builder was effectively proceeded against ex parte without proper notice regarding its request. The matter was remitted to the National Commission for fresh hearing on merits with proper notice to both parties. The awarded amount remains deposited pending final adjudication."
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