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2021 (9) TMI 1147 - HC - Indian LawsDirection for filing of an affidavit by the Chief Executive Officer of the petitioner company - direction to Chief Executive Officer of the petitioner company to be present personally through video conferencing - HELD THAT:- This Court is of the view that there was no occasion for the NCDRC to direct filing of an affidavit by the Chief Executive Officer of the petitioner company or to direct the Chief Executive Officer of the petitioner company to be present personally through video conferencing, taking into account that the reply of the complaint has been filed within the stipulated time period. The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (the Act) and the rules framed thereunder contain a well defined procedure for deciding a complaint. While this Court appreciates the intent shown by the NCDRC to effectuate a settlement between the parties, the procedure for adjudication of the complaint as per the provisions of the Act has to be adhered to. No reasons have been provided for directing filing of an affidavit by the Chief Executive Officer or for directing the Chief Executive Officer to be present in person on the next date of hearing. The NCDRC shall proceed to adjudicate the complaint on merits, as per the procedure laid down under the Act and the rules framed thereunder - the impugned order passed by the NCDRC is set aside - petition disposed off.
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