GULJARI LAL AGARWAL vs ACCOUNTS OFFICER

The Supreme Court held that the order of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, which set aside the State Commission's decision due to lack of jurisdiction under Section 14(2A) and Section 10 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, was valid. The Court emphasized that the State Commission's order was illegal as it was passed without the President's participation, violating mandatory provisions. The appeal against the National Commission's order was dismissed, affirming the latter's ruling on jurisdictional grounds.