Excessive Forfeiture And Service Tax Deductions Amounts As Unfair Trade Practices: NCDRC

The NCDRC held that excessive forfeiture and service tax deductions constitute unfair trade practices. The case involved a dispute over a builder forfeiting a large portion of a buyer's payment and deducting service tax despite the cancellation of the contract. NCDRC ruled that such actions were excessive and unfair, ordering the builder to refund the deducted amounts. This decision reinforces the protection of consumer interests against exploitative practices by service providers and developers, ensuring that forfeiture and deductions are reasonable and justified.