The Consumer Protection Act, 1986
22. POWER OF AND PROCEDURE APPLICABLE TO THE NATIONAL COMMISSION.
The National Commission shall, in the disposal of any complaints or any proceedings before it, have –
(a) the powers of a civil court as specified in sub-sections (4), (5) and (6) of section 13;
(b) the power to issue an order to the opposite party directing, him to do any one or more of the things referred to in clauses (a) to (i) of sub-section (1) of section14, and follow such procedure as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
1. Ins. by Act 50 of 1993, Sec. 18 (w.e.f. 18-6- 1993) and subs. by Act 62 of 2002, Sec 20 for section “22. Power of and procedure applicable to the National Commission.- The National Commission shall, in the disposal of any complaints or any proceedings before it, have-
(a) the powers of a civil court as specified in sub-section (4), (5) and (6) of section 13;
(b) the power to issue an order to the opposite party directing him to do any one or more of the things referred to in clauses (a) to (i) of sub-section (1) of section 14,
and follow such procedure as may be prescribed by the Central Government.” (w.e.f. 15-3-2003)..
The Consumer Protection Act, 1986