Engineering student got no Wi-Fi, bad food in hostel; court orders Rs 30K refund | TheBriefWire
Engineering student got no Wi-Fi, bad food in hostel; court orders Rs 30K refund
Published 10 July 2026 ยท local
A district consumer commission directed a Greater Noida hostel to refund Rs 30,000. The student paid an advance for accommodation and promised facilities. The hostel
A district consumer commission directed a Greater Noida hostel to refund Rs 30,000. The student paid an advance for accommodation and promised facilities. The hostel failed to provide good food and working Wi-Fi. The commission found this a deficiency in service under the Consumer Protection Act. The hostel must also pay interest, compensation, and litigation costs.
Published: July 10, 2026 โข 4:52 PM IST ยท Updated: July 10, 2026 โข 5:32 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
A district consumer commission directed a Greater Noida hostel to refund Rs 30,000. The student paid an advance for accommodation and promised facilities.
The hostel failed to provide good food and working Wi-Fi.
The commission found this a deficiency in service under the Consumer Protection Act.
The hostel must also pay interest, compensation, and litigation costs.