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The Consumer Protection Act, 1986

Transfer of cases

In force Act 68 of 1986 As on 08 Oct 2026

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Act 68 of 1986

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Section 17A of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 deals with transfer of cases. On the application of the complainant or of its own motion, the State Commission may, at any stage of the proceeding, transfer any complaint pending before the District Forum to another District Forum within the State if the interest of justice so requires.

On the application of the complainant or of its own motion, the State Commission may, at any stage of the proceeding, transfer any complaint pending before the District Forum to another District Forum within the State if the interest of justice so requires.

Section 17A, The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (Act 68 of 1986).

Questions about Section 17A

What does Section 17A of the Consumer Protection Act deal with?

Section 17A of the Consumer Protection Act is headed "Transfer of cases". On the application of the complainant or of its own motion, the State Commission may, at any stage of the proceeding, transfer any complaint pending before the District Forum to another District Forum within the State if the interest of justice so requires.

How do I find court cases under Section 17A of the Consumer Protection Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Consumer Protection Act 17A, section 17A Consumer Protection Act, section 17A of the Consumer Protection Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Consumer Protection Act enacted?

Consumer Protection Act was enacted in 1986 as Act 68 of 1986. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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