DCDRC, Coimbatore, orders ₹5 lakh compensation over recurring defects in motorcycle
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Coimbatore has ordered a motorcycle manufacturer and dealer to pay ₹5 lakh in compensation due to recurring defects in a motorcycle. The consumer, Uthresh G., faced ongoing issues with the vehicle despite multiple repairs over nearly three years. The commission found a deficiency in service and mandated payment for mental agony and expenses, along with litigation costs.
- ▪The DCDRC directed a motorcycle manufacturer and dealer to pay ₹5 lakh compensation.
- ▪Uthresh G. faced recurring defects in his Continental GT 650 motorcycle over nearly three years.
- ▪The commission found that the motorcycle had multiple mechanical and electrical defects requiring extensive repairs.
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The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC), Coimbatore, has directed a motorcycle manufacturer and its authorised dealer in Peelamedu to pay ₹5 lakh compensation to a consumer who faced recurring defects in a Continental GT 650 motorcycle despite repeated repairs and replacement of parts over nearly three years.The commission recently, comprising president P. Dakshanamoorthy and member G. Suguna, held that there was deficiency in service and directed the opposite parties to jointly or severally pay ₹5 lakh towards mental agony, hardship and incidental expenses, along with ₹10,000 as litigation costs.According to the complaint, Uthresh G., an advocate from Coimbatore, purchased the motorcycle from Bharat Automotives in May 2022.
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