Hemraj Lahanu Thakur v. Union of India Thr.Secy., Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution Dept. and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Reappointment of ex-Member of District Consumer Forum (Yavatmal) for second term under Rule 10(2), Consumer Protection (Qualification for appointment...) Rules, 2020; entitlement to consideration for 2nd term followed from Bhaskar Buphkaran Pushpa Yogi v. Union of India, W.P. No. 7059/23 (Nagpur Bench, 22.4.2025); reinstatement/continuation in office declined; petition disposed, no costs. Keywords: District Consumer Forum member, reappointment, second term, rule 10(2), 2020 Rules, ad interim continuation, Nagpur Bench.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner held entitled to be considered for reappointment for a 2nd term; his claim to reinstatement/continuation in office declined; petition disposed of with no costs and all civil applications disposed of in view of the above. ¶10