Chapter 5 - Consumer Protection
Distinguish between the following:
National Commission and District Forum
ANSWER:
Basis
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District Forum
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National Commission
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Members
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It comprises a president and two or more members, one of whom should be a woman
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It comprises a president and four or more members, one of whom should be a woman.
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Compensation claim
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Less than Rs 20 lakh.
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More than Rs 1 crore.
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Scope for re-appeal
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In case the consumer is not satisfied with the judgement, he/she can file an appeal before the State Commission within 30 days of passing the judgement.
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In case the aggrieved party is not satisfied with the order, an appeal can be filed before the Supreme Court.
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President
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He should be or should have been a judge at the district level.
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He should be or should have been a judge at the Supreme
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