V.K.Mehta vs Secy, Urban Imporvement Trust (Uit)

The Supreme Court held that the District Consumer Forum erred in dismissing the appellant's complaint regarding the lack of essential amenities such as electricity, roads, water supply, and drainage after allotting a plot in 1986. The Court found that the State Commission's affirmation of this dismissal was also erroneous, emphasizing that the National Commission should have decided the matter on merits rather than remitting it. The Court awarded the appellant compensation of Rupees five lakhs, to be paid within three months.