TAMIL NADU HOUSING BOARD vs P. PARTHASARATHI

The Supreme Court addressed appeals concerning the allotment of a plot to the respondent, who claimed non-delivery of possession by the appellant. The Court held that the appellant's failure to deliver possession constituted a deficiency in service under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, leading to the respondent's entitlement to compensation. The Court upheld the National Commission's decision to grant Rs. 5 lakhs in compensation and increased the interest rate from 12% to 18% per annum, affirming the lower courts' findings on the appellant's liability.