HARYANA STATE AGRICULATURAL MKTG.BOARD vs BISHAMBER DAYAL GOYAL .

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission affirming the District Forum's ruling that the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board failed to provide basic amenities as per the allotment agreement under the Punjab Agricultural Produce Markets Act, 1961. The Court established that the lack of notification declaring the area as a sub-yard constituted deficiency of service under consumer protection laws. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the respondents' right to seek redress for the Board's failure to fulfill its obligations.