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Case Study: Consumer Protection in Banking Services

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Estimated time: 4 minutes
CBSE: Class 12

Case Background

  • This case relates to banks being responsible for failed transactions and no cash in ATMs.
  • A petition was filed on May 4, 2017 in the Consumer Forum in Raipur.
CBSE: Class 12

Facts of the Case

  • The complainant submitted photos and video recording of three failed ATM transactions due to non-availability of cash in the bank’s ATMs.
  • The bank argued that ATM runs with Internet connectivity, so when users use ATM, he/she is not directly the bank client, and therefore failed withdrawal cannot be termed as deficiency in service.
CBSE: Class 12

Forum’s Observations

  • The forum rejected the bank’s logic completely.
  • The petitioner presented photo and video recording at the time of withdrawal as evidence in front of the forum.
  • The forum acknowledged that consumers at various times go to ATM to withdraw money and every time the message of “cash not available” is the lack in service.
CBSE: Class 12

Decision and Penalty

  • Forum accepted the petition after hearing both parties.
  • Ordered that if the bank does not provide ATM service, it will be considered reduction in service.
  • Imposed fine of Rs. 2,500: Rs. 1,500 for mental harassment and Rs. 1,000 for legal expenses, for non-availability of cash in ATMs as deficiency in bank services.
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