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Time of India
2 days ago
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At city malls, parking fees rival the cost of your movie ticket
Chennai: Theatre snacks are not the only thing burning a hole in Chennaiites' pockets; parking fees in the city can cost as much, or more. While cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and Kolkata have either flat rates or nominal parking fees as low as 20, Chennai stands out for charging exorbitant parking fees of 80 for the first hour and 40 for every hour. Akshay Kumar, an IT professional, said: "The current rate is 100 for two hours, and 90 for each extra hour. Most films run longer, and the multiplex I go to often delays shows by 30 minutes. I end up paying 200 or more just for parking. That's almost the cost of a movie ticket." While hearing a recent case filed by V Arun Kumar against a mall, which charged 80 for his two-wheeler for two hours, a consumer forum said it was an unfair trade practice. Under Section 39(1)(g) of the Consumer Protection Act, the District Consumer Commission can direct a business to discontinue an unfair trade practice. If it fails to comply, the complainant can seek execution; be it compensation, attachment of property, or even arrest. "However, one ruling can't change the entire industry unless it comes from the high court. The non-compliance becomes contempt of court," said advocate Sanjay Pinto. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Beyond legality, many say the issue is one of fairness. "In places like Dubai, malls give four to six hours of free parking. If misuse is a concern, validation through shopping bills can work," said advocate Akhil Bhansali. Sujith G, an entrepreneur, calls the fee structure exploitative. "Parking is built as a part of the facility; it's not a revenue model," he said. "Free parking may not be possible everywhere. However, there needs to be a cap on parking fees to prevent exorbitant rates and fleecing of customers," said Sanjay.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Lack of scheme awareness not fault of claimant, rules Chhattisgarh consumer court in Rs 4 lakh payout order
RAIPUR: The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed the District Cooperative Union and Forest Produce Committee to pay Rs 4 lakh as compensation to the family of a tendupatta collector who died in an accident, citing deficiency in service and overturning an earlier decision by the District Consumer Commission, Rajnandgaon. The state commission held that the claimant's lack of awareness was reasonable. The claim was filed by Santoshi Patel, wife of the deceased Komal Patel, a resident of Gopaltola, Salhewara in Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan district. Komal was a registered collector with the Forest Produce Committee, Salhewara, from 2019 to 2021. He died of electrocution on October 11, 2021. Under the Shaheed Mahendra Karma Tendupatta Collector Social Security Scheme, the nominee is entitled to Rs 2 lakh for natural death and an additional Rs 2 lakh for accidental death. However, Santoshi's claim, submitted on July 2, 2022, was rejected by the committee on grounds of delay, stating it exceeded the 90-day limit. Challenging the decision, Santoshi approached the District Consumer Commission, which upheld the committee's stance. However, on appeal, the State Commission, led by Justice Gautam Chourdiya and Member Pramod Kumar Verma, found merit in her claim. The Commission noted that while the collector's remuneration card listed several insurance schemes—such as Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana, Atal Samooh Bima Yojana, and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana—the Shaheed Mahendra Karma Scheme was not mentioned. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo It held that the claimant's lack of awareness was reasonable. After examining the scheme details, the bench ruled that Santoshi was eligible for Rs 4 lakh under the accidental death provision. The respondents have been ordered to pay the amount within a month, along with 6% annual simple interest from the complaint filing date—October 6, 2023—till the date of payment. Additionally, Rs 20,000 has been awarded for mental agony, and Rs 10,000 towards legal costs. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
