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Liability of cable operator for short circuit in consumer home


02-Dec-2023 (In Consumer Court Law)
Due to sudden load in high tension electrical wire short circuit occurred from cable wire in consumer home . They lodge a complaint in police station, will is cable operator punishable.pls suggest
Answers (3)

Answer #1
949 votes
as if any injury is caused it would be caused under gross negligence act and shall be punishable under law and can also compensated if no life injury is involved the provision and attraction of section as per the injury and loss occurred
Answer #2
549 votes
consumer complaint can be filed against the cable operator for electrical wire short circuit occurred from cable wire and due to sudden load and claim the cost of damages alongwith compensation from cable operator
Answer #3
560 votes
Cable operator is liable for deficiency of service. Hence give notice for compensation and damages, in default file a complaint before consumer forum. Also implead the concerned electricity department as opposite party to the complaint.

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