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Kanyakumari Consumer Case Settled: Complaint Against Asian Paints Dismissed

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission of Kanyakumari District, Nagercoil, recently resolved a case under CC No. 72/2020, involving a dispute between the complainant, P. Manoharan, and the opposite parties, Asian Paints Ltd. and J.P. Paints and Hardwares. The matter was amicably settled out of court, leading to the dismissal of the complaint without costs.

Case Overview

The complainant, P. Manoharan, a resident of Marthoorkurichy, Kanyakumari District, filed a complaint against:

1. Asian Paints Ltd., represented by its manager at the company's Mumbai office.
2. J.P. Paints and Hardwares, represented by its proprietor, Mr. Jim Paul, operating from Mulagumoodu, Kanyakumari District.

The nature of the dispute and the relief sought were not disclosed in the order. However, the matter was listed for resolution under the Consumer Protection Act.

Settlement Details

During the proceedings:

• Both parties appeared before the commission and were represented by their respective counsels.
• A memo of settlement was submitted on behalf of the complainant, confirming that the matter had been resolved amicably outside the court.

The commission recorded the settlement and subsequently dismissed the complaint without costs.

Order Highlights

The commission, comprising President Thiru. K.S. Suresh and Member Thiru. A. Sankar, issued the following directives:

1. The settlement memo was officially recorded.
2. The complaint was dismissed in light of the out-of-court resolution.
3. No costs were imposed on either party.

The order was pronounced in an open session on June 20, 2023.

Conclusion

This case underscores the effectiveness of amicable settlements in consumer disputes, allowing parties to resolve their issues without prolonged litigation. The dismissal without costs reflects the mutual agreement and cooperation between the complainant and the opposite parties.