Can Consumer Forums adjudicate disputes involving scale of pay?
A. No, Consumer Forums do adjudicate dispute-involving scale of pay. Q9. I had applied for subscription in Rajlakshmi scheme of UTI. The essence of the scheme was that the sum of money deposited with the UTI would grow 21 times in 28 years. However subsequently, the UTI extended the maturity date by two years. Can I approach a Consumer Court? A. Unilateral alteration of terms of payment by the UTI in their above scheme is “Deficiency in Service” for which you can seek relief in a consumer court. Q10. My car met with an accident. The insurance claim was rejected on the ground that my driver was not holding valid driving license. Should I approach a Consumer Court for seeking the Insurance claim? A. The Consumer Court will not be able to grant you any relief since the driver employed by you did not have a driving license. You were bound under law to check the ability of the person employed by you and the failure in holding a license for driving well debar you from claiming the Insurance
