Bank Fined Rs 35000

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Palakkad has ordered *Canara Bank* to pay compensation for an unauthorised Sunday account auto-debit. The key points of the case are:
- The bank was found guilty of negligence and deficiency in service
- The commission ordered the bank to pay Rs 35000 in compensation and Rs 10000 in litigation costs
- The decision highlights the importance of banks ensuring that they have the necessary authorisation before making auto-debits from customer accounts