Chapter IV - Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
Section 40
Section 40: Review by District Commission in certain cases
The District Commission may review its own order for an error apparent on the face of the record, on its own motion or on a party’s application within thirty days.
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Statutory text
Bare law
The District Commission shall have the power to review any of the order passed by it if there is an error apparent on the face of the record, either of its own motion or on an application made by any of the parties within thirty days of such order.
Introduction
File any party application within thirty days of the order and specify the precise correction sought. Do not assume a pending review automatically extends the appeal limitation period.
Key takeaways
Who and when
The District Commission may review its own order for an error apparent on the face of the record, on its own motion or on a party’s application within thirty days.
Operational step
Identify a clear error visible in the existing record rather than rearguing the entire case.
Boundary
Do not use review as a routine substitute for appeal.
When the section matters
The District Commission may review its own order for an error apparent on the face of the record, on its own motion or on a party’s application within thirty days.
Practical steps
Identify a clear error visible in the existing record rather than rearguing the entire case. File any party application within thirty days of the order and specify the precise correction sought. Track the separate section 41 appeal deadline if broader factual or legal challenge is needed.
- Identify a clear error visible in the existing record rather than rearguing the entire case.
- File any party application within thirty days of the order and specify the precise correction sought.
- Track the separate section 41 appeal deadline if broader factual or legal challenge is needed.
Example
An order accidentally reverses the parties’ names in the operative direction; the affected party seeks correction by review within thirty days.
Official sources
Practical checklist
Do
- Identify a clear error visible in the existing record rather than rearguing the entire case.
- File any party application within thirty days of the order and specify the precise correction sought.
- Track the separate section 41 appeal deadline if broader factual or legal challenge is needed.
Avoid
- Do not use review as a routine substitute for appeal.
- Do not assume a pending review automatically extends the appeal limitation period.
Glossary
- Error apparent
- An error visible on the face of the District Commission record that can support review of its own order.
Frequently asked questions
What type of error supports section 40 review?
An error apparent on the face of the record.
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