Karnataka man drags 'vaastu' firm to consumer court after failing to see positive changes

A man in Karnataka has dragged a ‘vaastu’ consultation firm to the District Consumer Forum, saying his life didn’t have the necessary changes after he made the architectural changes that he was directed to make by the firm. 

Taking cognizance of his complaint, the Consumer Forum has ordered issuance of notice to ‘Sarala Vastu’ which is run by Chandrashekar Guruji.

Complainant Mahadev Dudhilal, said he had spent lakhs and was facing financial and domestic issues since 2007.

He was quoted saying by The Hindu: “Over a year ago, I saw a television programme in which Guruji was advertising about ‘vaastu’ where some people were claiming how they were benefited after constructing/renovating their houses as per ‘vaastu.’ Since I was also suffering from problems, I decided to take the help of Sarala Vastu,” he said in the petition.”

He claims to have spent Rs 11,600 on consultation fees and made the changes suggested by the vaastu’ firm. He was told that his life would change within 3-8 months after making the modification, and he alleges that nothing has changed even after a year.

He spent Rs 4.5 lakh to renovate the house, and has received no response from the firm the firm despite contacting them repeatedly.