Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (Act No. 68 of 2008)

Notices

South African Automotive Industry Code of Conduct

Part B : Alternative Dispute Resolution

21. Procedure for determination of a dispute
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21.1Any party will be required to respond to a request by the MIOSA within 10 (ten) days of receiving notification from MIOSA, failing which the party will be barred from providing information, unless the MIOSA in its discretion and considering the reasons for the delay determines otherwise.

 

21.2After complaints are lodged with the MIOSA for investigation regarding alleged contraventions of the Code or the Act, the MIOSA must:
21.2.1investigate and evaluate alleged complaints arising from the alleged contraventions of the Code or the Act;
21.2.2attempt to facilitate a settlement between the parties and where possible, provide a recommendation with regard to such settlement;

 

21.3The MIOSA will determine a dispute within 30 (thirty) days from the date it has received all the necessary documentation/information to enable the MIOSA to make an informed decision regarding the complaint.