Punjab Urban Plann. vs Kanwaljit Singh Ahluwalia .

The Supreme Court upheld the findings of the lower forums, confirming that the Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority exhibited deficiency in service under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, leading to the respondents suffering financial losses due to delays in construction. The Court noted that the Authority's actions were harassing and inefficient, justifying the compensation awarded to the respondents amounting to Rs. 1,13,476. The appeal by the Authority was dismissed, affirming the lower courts' decisions.