# The Consumer Protection Act, 1986, Section 26: Dismissal of frivolous or vexatious complaints

- Act: The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (Act 68 of 1986)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/consumer-protection-act-1986-uttarakhand/section/26/

## Text

Where a complaint instituted before the District Forum, the State Commission or as the case may be, the National Commission, is found to be frivolous or vexatious, it shall, for reasons to be recorded in writing, dismiss the complaint and make an order that the complainant shall pay to the opposite party such cost, not exceeding ten thousand rupees, as may be specified in the order

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