Dealer ‘fails to transfer’ SUV ownership, buyer wins Rs 12.30 lakh refund, payout

5 min readNew DelhiJul 30, 2026 04:30 PM IST The commission said the dealer's failure to transfer ownership despite accepting full payment and transfer charges amounted to deficiency in service and unfair trade practice. (Image generated using AI)A Punjab Consumer Commission has held a used car dealer liable for deficiency in service and unfair trade practice after it allegedly failed to transfer the ownership of a Toyota Fortuner bought in 2023 despite accepting the full sale consideration and transfer charges, directing it to refund Rs 12 lakh and pay Rs 30,000 in compensation and litigation costs. The Jalandhar District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission president Dr Harveen Bhardwaj and members Jyotsna and Jaswant Singh Dhillon were hearing a complaint by Manjit Singh alleging that