▲ 5 r/Lahore

[Pakistan] Manufacturer delivered a defective product for a STEM competition. Contract was signed by a minor. How to proceed with Consumer Court?

Our high school STEM racing team hired a Pakistani manufacturer and mentorship group to build our race car for the "STEM Racing UAE" competition. The total contract was for 3.75 Lakhs PKR.

- The manufacturer cut corners and delivered a defective car.

-- During the competition, the official technical inspectors deemed our primary car damaged/un-raceable.

- We were forced by the officials to deploy our secondary backup car, which carries an automatic, massive point penalty in this competition.

- Our theory and design scores were high (putting us at 26/47), but the physical car failed so badly we placed 45/47 in racing. Another team using the same manufacturer suffered similar hardware damage.

The contract was signed entirely by our team captain, who is under 18. Furthermore, he signed it on behalf of our high school, despite having zero legal or administrative authority to bind the school.

Three of our members (who actually paid) are seeking to recover our specific shares of the 3.75 Lakhs PKR. We verbally demanded a refund; the manufacturer refused, claiming they "went above and beyond," and then refused to communicate.

  1. Since the contract was signed by a minor (under 18), is it completely void?

  2. We plan to take this to the District Consumer Court. Does our "final written notice" need to be drafted by an actual lawyer to qualify for the mandatory 15-day notice period, or can we send it ourselves via registered post or email?

  3. Will the competition officials forcing the use of the backup car serve as sufficient third-party proof that the product was defective?

  4. We will get our detailed score breakdowns soon. Should we wait?

  5. Do we have a strong case?

  6. Is a lawyer required? We can not pay the fees and this is an actual registered company.

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u/Middle_Upstairs_5253 — 4 days ago

[Pakistan] Manufacturer delivered a defective product for a STEM competition. Contract was signed by a minor. How to proceed with Consumer Court?

Our high school STEM racing team hired a Pakistani manufacturer and mentorship group to build our race car for the "STEM Racing UAE" competition. The total contract was for 3.75 Lakhs PKR.

- The manufacturer cut corners and delivered a defective car.

-- During the competition, the official technical inspectors deemed our primary car damaged/un-raceable.

- We were forced by the officials to deploy our secondary backup car, which carries an automatic, massive point penalty in this competition.

- Our theory and design scores were high (putting us at 26/47), but the physical car failed so badly we placed 45/47 in racing. Another team using the same manufacturer suffered similar hardware damage.

The contract was signed entirely by our team captain, who is under 18. Furthermore, he signed it on behalf of our high school, despite having zero legal or administrative authority to bind the school.

Three of our members (who actually paid) are seeking to recover our specific shares of the 3.75 Lakhs PKR. We verbally demanded a refund; the manufacturer refused, claiming they "went above and beyond," and then refused to communicate.

  1. Since the contract was signed by a minor (under 18), is it completely void?

  2. We plan to take this to the District Consumer Court. Does our "final written notice" need to be drafted by an actual lawyer to qualify for the mandatory 15-day notice period, or can we send it ourselves via registered post or email?

  3. Will the competition officials forcing the use of the backup car serve as sufficient third-party proof that the product was defective?

  4. We will get our detailed score breakdowns soon. Should we wait?

  5. Do we have a strong case?

  6. Is a lawyer required? We can not pay the fees and this is an actual registered company.

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u/Middle_Upstairs_5253 — 4 days ago
▲ 2 r/Umrah

Trying to apply for tourist Visa as a GCC resident from a South Asian country but it wont process payment.

I have filled out all my forms both via VisitKSA and SA MOFA. Both sites refuse to process payment at the very last step for no good reason. Multiple cards, browsers, new applications, different devices and networks none worked.

How do I proceed now? It's a bit urgent due to my work giving me days off earlier than requested.

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u/Middle_Upstairs_5253 — 4 days ago
▲ 1 r/Umrah

Trying to apply via VisitKSA as a GCC resident but it will not let me add my county of issue

How do I bypass this? It physically won't let me enter it because there isn't a input box. Frustrating honestly.

Any ways to bypass?

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u/Middle_Upstairs_5253 — 4 days ago

[Wtb] water dispenser aed 125

Hello

Looking for quality qater dispenser with the cold function, heat isn't needed. Budget is max aed 125 or so. Will pick up probably, am myself (location) at al Nahda sharjah. As long as it works, aint broken or extremely low quality to the point it might break we are gud.

Thank u

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u/Middle_Upstairs_5253 — 6 days ago

[WTB] 4K Monitor

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Hello,

I am looking for a monitor which can support 4K and Xbox for 450-475 aed.

Willing to pickup within next three days, with cash on inspection.

Am located myself in in Al Nahda Sharjah so if you can deliver (ill pay a bit extra) itd be appreciated if you live far

Cheers

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u/Middle_Upstairs_5253 — 9 days ago

[Wtb] second hand Furniture

Hello

I need the following furniture together (because of pickup costs, unless you'll deliver for a reasonable price)

Sofa cum bed

Single bed(s) ideally with drawer storage

Water dispenser

Willing to bundle for aed 1000 or so

Please dm with pics, location

Im in Al Nahda Sharjah

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u/Middle_Upstairs_5253 — 10 days ago

How many seasons do you think the Rookie will last?

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Considering most of the cast is in their late 30s and early 40s, how long will the Rookie realistically go? Fight scenes would be difficult alongside the fact even though it is pretty popular the cast hasn't had a major death since West in S4.

Moreover, could the creation of the Rookie North be preparing to help replace the show especially if it is nearing retirement in Season 10 (potentially).

For reference:

Nathan Fillion - 55

Richard T. Jones - 54

Eric Winter - 49

Mekia Cox - 44

Alyssa Diaz - 40

Melissa O'Neil - 37

Lisseth Chavez - 36

Tru Valentino - 37

So, how long do you think the show will be able to realistically go?

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u/Middle_Upstairs_5253 — 2 months ago

Dude seriously.

It is HIGHLY likely papers have not been leaked. It's just a routine scam every exam season to trick you into wasting your time or paying up.

So instead of wasting your time trying to get a leak, just revise. If it does leak, the paper is cooked eitherway because Cambridge will cancel, retake or do whatever measure is necessary.

And also God's watching, the same person you pray to for your paper to go well so don't engage in unethical practices unless you wanna waste your time, not secure anything and then have your paper go bad because you could've revised.

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u/Middle_Upstairs_5253 — 2 months ago