What Do I Put In My Complaint ? Is There A Fee For Filing A Complaint ? Is There Any Time Limit For Filing A Complaint

What Do I Put In My Complaint ? Is There A Fee For Filing A Complaint ? Is There Any Time Limit For Filing A Complaint

Your complaint has to be clear ,definite and precise. All your facts and documentation must be in order. You will have to include –

(a) A cause-title.

(b) The complaint should, if possible have a heading
(c) The name, description and address of the complainant.(your name)
(d) The name, description and address of the opposite party or parties as the case may be, so far as they can be ascertained.
(e) The facts relating to the complaint and when and where it arose.
(f) How the opposite parties are liable to be proceeded against and why are they answerable or accountable to this petition.
(g) Copies of documents in support of the allegations contained in the petition. Complainants are advised to keep copies of the complaint / petition and all furnished documents for their records. A list of documents should also be furnished along with the complaint, duly signed by you.
(h) You would also need to state how the case falls within the jurisdiction of the tribunal-whether the opposite party resides or carries on business or has a branch office or personally works for gain within the jurisdiction of the forum or whether the cause of action (damaged goods or deficient service) arose within the Forum’s jurisdiction.
(i) You are also entitled to claim the costs of your complaint from the opposite party. Hence include that amount in your complaint.

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