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Dismissal of frivolous, or vexatious complaints
Act: Balochistan Consumers Protection Act 2003
Section Provisions
ACT IX OF 2003 ACT IX OF 2003 BALOCHSITAN CONSUMERS PROTECTION ACT, 2003 An Act, to provide for promotion and protection of the interest of consumers [Gazette of Balochistan, Extraordinary, 30th October, 2003] No. PAB/Legis: V(10)/2003, dated 30-10-2003.---The Balochistan Consumer Protection Bill, 2003 having been passed by the Provincial Assembly of Balohistan on 11th October, 2003 and assented to by the Governor of Balochistan, is hereby published as an Act of the Provincial Assembly. It is hereby enacted as follows:- PART-III DISPOSAL OF COMPLAINTS 20. Dismissal of frivolous, or vexatious complaints.---Where a complaint instituted is found to be frivolous or vexatious, the Court may dismiss the complaint and after due notice impose fire on complainant up to an amount not exceeding ten thousand rupees. Appropriate compensation may also be awarded to the respondent from the amount of fine so realized.