Leave granted.
By the impugned order, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal
Commission [for short, “National Commission”] has dismissed the revision application against the order passed by the State Consumer Disputes Redressal
Commission [for short, “State Commission”] whereby the State Commission refused to condone the delay in filing the appeal.
Having heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the records, we are of the view that the State Commission was not justified in refusing to condone the
delay.
Accordingly, the appeal is allowed, impugned orders are set aside and
delay in filing the appeal before the State Commission is condoned. Now, the State Commission shall decide the appeal on merits in accordance with law after giving
opportunity of hearing to the parties.
[DR. B.S. CHAUHAN] New Delhi, May 14, 2009.