National Credit Regulator v Louhen Gonsultants CC (NCT/6752/2012/57(1)(P)) [2013] ZANCT 21 (4 July 2013)

National Credit Regulator v Louhen Gonsultants CC (NCT/6752/2012/57(1)(P)) [2013] ZANCT 21 (4 July 2013)

The Tribunal found that the Respondent repeatedly contravened the National Credit Act by failing to provide prescribed documentation, conducting prohibited collection practices, failing to perform pre-agreement assessments, and charging excessive interest rates. The Respondent also failed to notify the Applicant of its deregistration as a close corporation, violating its registration conditions. The Respondent did not oppose the application, and all allegations were deemed admitted. The seriousness and repeated nature of the contraventions, combined with the prejudice to consumers, justified cancellation of the Respondent's registration. The Tribunal was not provided with sufficient...

Citation
[2013] ZANCT 21
Parties
Applicant: National Credit Regulator; Respondent: Louhen Consultants CC
Court
National Consumer Tribunal
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
4 July 2013
Case Number
NCT/6752/2012/57(1)(P)
Procedural Posture
Default Application / Application for Cancellation of Registration; Default Judgment
Outcome
The Respondent's registration as a credit provider was cancelled as of the hearing date. No order as to costs was made.
Judges
T Woker, J Maseko, X May
Legal Topics
National Credit Act, Cancellation of Registration, Prohibited Conduct, Reckless Credit, Default Judgment, Administrative Fine
Banking and Finance Civil Procedure National Credit Act Cancellation of Registration Prohibited Conduct Reckless Credit Default Judgment Administrative Fine

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Parties

National Credit Regulator

Applicant

Louhen Consultants CC

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Default Application / Application for Cancellation of Registration; Default Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Respondent repeatedly contravened the National Credit Act and its conditions of registration.
  2. 2 Whether the Respondent's registration as a credit provider should be cancelled under section 57(1) of the NCA.
  3. 3 Whether a default judgment is appropriate given the Respondent's failure to oppose the application.

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the Respondent repeatedly contravened the National Credit Act by failing to provide prescribed documentation, conducting prohibited collection practices, failing to perform pre-agreement assessments, and charging excessive interest rates. The Respondent also failed to notify the Applicant of its deregistration as a close corporation, violating its registration conditions. The Respondent did not oppose the application, and all allegations were deemed admitted. The seriousness and repeated nature of the contraventions, combined with the prejudice to consumers, justified cancellation of the Respondent's registration. The Tribunal was not provided with sufficient...

Court Disposition

The Respondent's registration as a credit provider was cancelled as of the hearing date. No order as to costs was made.

Orders

  • The Respondent's registration with the Applicant is cancelled effective 30 May 2013.
  • No order as to costs.