Kolors Health Care to pay 1.5 lakhs to an auto driver
HYDERABAD: Kolors Health Care has been directed by the District Consumer Redressal Commission-III, Hyderabad to refund Rs 1.30 lakh (plus 12 percent interest) and Rs 5,000 for litigation costs to a Hyderabad resident for unfair trade practice and damaging his health.
Kolors Health Care Case details:
Case details reveal that Perka Ram Babu, an auto-rickshaw driver from Langer House, Hyderabad, approached Kolors Health Care for weight loss treatment. He paid Rs 500 and additional charges of Rs 5,000. Kolors Health Care assured him of weight reduction and set the service rate at Rs 1.30 lakh.
Without Ram Babu’s consent, Kolors Health Care staff completed a loan process for Rs 1.30 lakh from “FIBE DO” and informed him to pay Rs 14,000 EMI every month for 12 months. Ram Babu reluctantly accepted the loan transaction and began treatment.
Despite experiencing back pain and expressing his desire to discontinue treatment, Kolors assured Ram Babu that the pain was temporary and would subside after weight loss. However, his condition worsened within a month, leading him to halt treatment after 15 sessions.
Ram Babu, financially strained with meager income, was unable to afford the Rs 14,000 monthly EMI. Despite his requests, Kolors refused to refund the amount or close the loan. In response, Ram Babu approached the Commission, citing deficiency in service by Kolors. Despite receiving notice, Kolors failed to appear or provide a written response within the stipulated period.
The Commission, noting the evidence of health damage and payment of Rs 1.30 lakh by Ram Babu, unopposed by Kolors, deemed the failure to refund the amount as both deficient service and unfair trade practice.
As a result, the Commission directed Kolors Health Care to refund Rs 1.30 lakh with 12 percent interest from October 22, 2023, until realization, along with Rs 5,000 for litigation costs to Ram Babu.
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CM Revanth Reddy reorganizes disaster management for Greater Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has decided to assign critical responsibilities to the Disaster Management Department within Greater Hyderabad. He has directed officials to implement structural changes and redistribute responsibilities accordingly. In a review meeting at the Secretariat on Monday evening, the Chief Minister discussed the reorganization with officials from Municipal Administration, HMDA, and Musi Development.
Expansion of disaster management responsibilities
Recognizing the geographic expansion of Hyderabad, the Chief Minister ordered the Disaster Management Department to extend its jurisdiction to the Outer Ring Road. He suggested including GHMC, 27 surrounding municipalities and corporations, and 33 gram panchayats within its service area. The department will be renamed the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring Protection (HYDRA). The Chief Minister proposed appointing a DIG-level officer as the director and SP-level officers as additional directors. He also recommended special teams from GHMC, HMDA, the Water Board, city traffic, and other departments to join this new division.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for the Disaster Management Department to offer continuous services to city residents, not just during floods or emergencies. HYDRA should actively address all issues faced by Hyderabad’s citizens, including preserving the city’s tanks and ponds, protecting government properties from encroachments, and managing hoardings and flex banners. Additionally, HYDRA will oversee water pipelines, electricity supply lines, drainage, flood management, and traffic control.
Focus on heritage and infrastructure projects
Chief Minister Reddy directed the acceleration of the Musi River Development Project, aiming to elevate Hyderabad’s international reputation. He stressed the importance of working towards the government’s goal of transforming this project into a landmark. He also ordered officials to take necessary actions to restore historical buildings and structures within the city. The GHMC presented a PowerPoint on various heritage sites, such as the City Library, Charminar Ayurvedic Hospital, and Nizamia Observatory etc. The Chief Minister encouraged exploring ways to develop these sites for tourism and integrating feasible ones into the Musi River Development Project.
The Chief Minister instructed Chief Secretary Shantikumar to draft a comprehensive reorganization plan, including staffing, duties, and budget allocations for HYDRA. He also emphasized identifying key areas where the Disaster Management Department can enhance its operations.
The meeting included Chief Secretary Shantikumar, Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Danakishore, GHMC Commissioner Amrapali, GHMC Vigilance Disaster Management Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, and Hyderabad Water Board MD Ashok Reddy.
