Apr
11
Insurance company forced to pay compensation to consumer after not replying to a Right To Information Case
April 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment
The Right To Information is a way of getting information from Government agencies that are not willing to provide the information when you would normally ask for it. Under the RTI Act, Government agencies are obliged to provide the required information unless there are specific security or personal privacy or commercial secrets involved. So what [...]
Apr
9
Interior design forced to pay Rs 1 lakh penalty for not completing the work promised, forcing the hiring of another firm
April 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment
When you are setting up a new shop or a new business with clients / consumers coming to visit the office or location, there is a need to ensure that the place is attractive and gives a good appearance. Getting the design to be attractive is very important, and it is equally important that the [...]
Apr
7
Insurance company forced to provide insurance even when the disease was within a year of the policy (exclusion cause)
April 7, 2010 | Leave a Comment
How many times have you seen that the insurance policy by an insurance company comes with certain conditions, mentioned in the small print. These are various sections that the insurance company will not cover, including when the person is indulging in adventure sports, goes in for risky activities, or in the case of life insurance [...]
Apr
3
Bank fined for losing the property papers of a consumer, decision by National Consumer Forum
April 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment
When you take a loan from a bank or a financial institution for the purpose of a house or a loan, the bank or institution would want to ensure that its ownership is retained till you pay off the loan fully. So, if you have taken a car loan, the RC papers says that the [...]