20. Dismissal of frivolous or vexatious complaints.

Where a complaint instituted before the Divisional Forum or the State Commission, as the case may be, is found to be frivolous or vexatious, it shall, for reasons to be recorded in writing, dismiss the complaint and make an order that the complainant shall pay to the opposite party such cost, not exceeding ten thousand rupees, as may be specified in the order.