Absence Of Transaction Alert SMS, Chandigarh District Commission Holds SBI Card Liable For Failure To Avoid Unauthorized Transactions
Live LawThe District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-I, U.T. Chandigarh bench comprising Surjeet Kaur Presiding and Suresh Kumar Sardana held SBI Card liable for deficiency in service for failure to resolve disputes regarding unauthorized transactions within a reasonable time frame. In response, SBI card stated that the alleged fraudulent transactions were conducted under 3D secure conditions, with transactions secured and validated through Dynamic OTPs sent to the Complainant's registered mobile number. Therefore, the District Commission held SBI Card liable for deficiency in services for demonstrating a lack of diligence in resolving the matter satisfactorily within a reasonable timeframe of three months. Consequently, the District Commission directed SBI Card to resolve the transaction dispute within 45 days from the receipt of the order.