Abhishek Rattan Pal v. State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA

AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP-13829-2026 Date of Decision: 05.05.2026 ABHISHEK RATTAN PAL

...Petitioner

Vs.

STATE CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL COMMISSION AND OTHERS

...Respondents

CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- Mr. J.S. Mundi, Advocate for the petitioner *** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1.

The petitioner through instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India is seeking setting aside of order dated 21.04.2026 whereby respondent No.1-State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Chandigarh (for short 'State Commission') has dismissed his appeal as barred by limitation. He is further seeking direction to respondent No.1 to hear and decide FA No.74 of 2026 together with Review Application No.08 of 2026. He is also seeking stay of operation of order dated 21.04.2026.

2.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that State Commission has dismissed petitioner's appeal without granting him just and fair opportunity to put forth his stand.

3.

On being asked, learned counsel for the petitioner expressed his inability to controvert that impugned order is an appealable order and appeal lies before National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.05.05 17:38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CWP-13829-2026 -24.

The petitioner can raise all the issues before National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. This Court does not find any exceptional or compelling reason to invoke its writ jurisdiction. 5.

Dismissed.

6.

Pending application(s), if any, stands disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE May 05, 2026 Deepak DPA Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No DEEPAK BISSYAN 2026.05.05 17:38 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document