SBI gets pulled for faulty CCTV at ATM in Ambala
Hindustan TimesDistrict consumer disputes redressal commission, Panchkula, held the State Bank of India “grossly negligent and deficient” for non-functional CCTV cameras of an ATM. “Bank was grossly negligent and deficient and thus cannot be permitted to run away from their basic duty to maintain and keep CCTV camera fitted in the ATM in a perfect working condition without any defects,” ruled the commission’s order while disposing off the complaint of Urmila Sharma, a Pinjore resident. The order added, “The bank was lacking in their duty not only towards the customers but also had failed to follow the directions of government /RBI while not keeping and maintaining the CCTV cameras in order on August 21, 2018.” The commission has also directed SBI regional office, Sector 5, Panchkula, and SBI Ambala Cantt, to pay ₹25,000 as compensation for mental agony and harassment in addition to ₹5,000 as the cost of litigation “jointly and severally”. Customer was negligent: Commission SBI regional office and SBI Ambala Cantt sought dismissal of the complaint alleging negligence on part of the complainant. Thus no liability can be fastened upon the bank for unauthorised use of card.” Holding, Urmila “negligent” while not taking proper care and precautions in keeping the ATM card in her custody, the consumer commission directed SBI to pay only ₹15,750 along with 9%interest from August 22 till realisation.