EASIER TO FILE CONSUMER CASES NOW! Minister for Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Govind Gaude launched the eDaakhil (online filing of consumer cases) portal in his chamber at the Secretariat at Porvorim on Monday, September 6, 2021. Speaking on the occasion he congratulated the NIC officers for their contribution and detailed the benefits of eDaakhil. Now “cheated or neglected consumers” can approach the court and vendors will have to be more alert to avoid consumer cases. Such a portal is essential for today’s requirement. G.Mahalingam, while detailing the features of the eDaakhil software, said that it will facilitate consumers and advocates in filing consumer cases online. The portal also facilitates respondents to file replies or rejoinder through online mode. Present on the occasion were Sanjay Gihar (IAS, Secretary, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs), Siddhivinayak S Naik (Director, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs), AN Misra (DDG, NIC, Delhi), Prashant Thete (SIO, NIC Goa), G Mahalingam (Scientist-D, NIC, Goa), Pradip Sawaiker (President, District Commission, South Goa), Adv Sebastian Vales(President, District Commission, North Goa), Adv Varsha Bale (Member, District Commission North Goa), Adv Auroliano Oliveira (Member District Commission, North Goa), Adv Cynthia Colaco (Member, District Commission, South Goa), Adv Nelly Pereira (Member, District Commission, South Goa), staff of Goa State Commission, District Commission North Goa and South Goa were also present. Director Siddhivinayak S Naik gave the welcome address while Assistant Director Franklin Ferrao proposed the vote of thanks.