Consumer case backlog in Kerala rises to 26,668
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Kerala's consumer dispute commissions are facing a significant increase in case backlogs and infrastructure deficiencies, according to a recent report submitted to the Supreme Court.
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- The number of pending consumer cases in Kerala has reached 26,668 due to a surge in filings and limited disposals in district commissions.
- District commissions currently account for 22,270 of these cases, showing a 76% increase since December 2023.
- The State commission has also failed to fill half of its sanctioned vacancies and lacks female representation in its leadership.
- Inadequate video-conferencing infrastructure further exacerbates the challenges in resolving these disputes efficiently.
What to watch next
- Supreme Court response to the amicus curiae report regarding commission vacancies.
- Implementation of mandatory female representation in state consumer commissions.
- Deployment of video-conferencing infrastructure across district commissions.
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