CHAIRMAN THIRUVLLUVAR TRANSPORT CORPN. vs CONSUMER PROTECTION COUNCIL

The Supreme Court addressed the jurisdiction of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission under Section 20 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, in relation to claims arising from motor vehicle accidents, which are typically under the purview of the Claims Tribunal established by the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The Court held that the National Commission does not have jurisdiction to entertain such claims, as the 1988 Act provides exclusive jurisdiction to the Claims Tribunal. Consequently, the award of compensation by the National Commission was set aside, affirming the need for adherence to the specific jurisdictional provisions of the respective statutes.