Samruddhi Co Operative Housing Society ... vs Mumbai Mahalaxmi Construction Pvt. ...

The Supreme Court overturned the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission's dismissal of a complaint by Samruddhi Co-operative Housing Society for the refund of excess taxes paid to municipal authorities. The court found that the complaint was indeed maintainable as a consumer dispute, rejecting the argument that it was barred by limitation. The judgment emphasized the importance of consumer rights and the need for effective redressal mechanisms in cases of service deficiency.