ESTATE OFFICER,CHANDIGARH . vs BIRINDER SINGH . — SLP(C) No. 18631/2009

Case Summary: SLP(C) No. 018631/2009 Outcome: The Supreme Court dismissed the special leave petition on September 16, 2011. The Court upheld the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission's rejection of the Estate Officer's application for restoration of appeal, finding the delay in filing (over 2.5 years after dismissal for non-prosecution) was not satisfactorily explained and the grounds citing counsel's death lacked necessary particulars. Background: The respondent (Birinder Singh) had purchased a residential site in Chandigarh for Rs.23,50,000 but alleged deficiency of service due to missing basic amenities. A consumer commission awarded him 18% interest on deposits and Rs.15,000 compensation. The petitioner's appeal was dismissed for non-prosecution, and their subsequent restoration attempt was rejected due to unexplained delay. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.