complainant; and pay cost of litigation.
10.
The Opposite
Parties, in their joint written version, pleaded that the complainant did not
fall with the definition ... were being
used by the complainant, for his self employment, and, as such, the complainant
fell within the definition of a consumer. In Jindal
Judge,
has taken different view by placing reliance upon the definition of
"complainant under Clause 2(d) of the Jharkhand State Electricity
Regulatory Commission ... learned Single Judge. He has submitted by emphasizing upon the
definition of "complainant" as contained under Clause 2(d) of the
2020 Regulations
complainant; and pay cost of litigation.
10.
The Opposite
Parties, in their joint written version, pleaded that the complainant did not
fall with the definition ... were being
used by the complainant, for his self employment, and, as such, the complainant
fell within the definition of a consumer. In Jindal
order of a State
Commission. [ Section 23 ]. By virtue of the definition of
complainant in Section 2(1)(c) , the Act affords protection ... gives an indication that consumers as a
class are contemplated. The definition of `complainant'
contained in Section 2(b) of the Act which includes
Accordingly, the District Forum opined that the complainant came under
the definition of Consumer under Section ... seminal issue that emanates for consideration is whether the
appellant-complainant falls within the definition of “consumer” under
Section 2(1)(d) read with
question, that falls for consideration, is, as to whether, the complainant falls within the definition of a consumer or not. It may be stated here ... instant case. It is, therefore, held that the complainant falls within the definition of a consumer, and the complaint involves the consumer dispute
question, that falls for consideration, is, as to whether, the complainant falls within the definition of a consumer or not. It may be stated here ... instant case. It is, therefore, held that the complainant falls within the definition of a consumer, and the complaint involves the consumer dispute
null
and void. The learned counsel further contended that the
complainant falls under the definition of "consumer", as defined in
the Consumer Protection ... complainant.
9. For deciding the present complaint, following questions
of law and fact arise for determination:
A) Whether the complainant falls under the definition
life of the complainant, and his family members was put to risk. He further submitted that the complainant
fell within the definition of a consumer ... question, that arises for consideration, is, as to whether, the
complainant fell within the definition of a consumer or not ? No
doubt, this question
complainant (now appellant), on
the ground that the same were not maintainable, as he (complainant)
did not fall within the definition of a consumer ... complaint,
could adjudicate upon the matter, as to whether the complainant fell within the
definition of a consumer and whether, the complaint was maintainable
