District Commission and National Commission
Q.4 (4) District Commission and National Commission
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Answer: Both are consumer dispute redressal commissions under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019; they differ in level, jurisdiction and composition.
| Points | District Commission | National Commission |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Establishment | Set up by the State Government in each district. | Set up by the Central Government at the national level. |
| 2. Pecuniary jurisdiction | Complaints where the value of goods or services paid as consideration does not exceed ₹1 crore under the Act (limit reduced to ₹50 lakh by the 2021 rules). | Complaints where the value of goods or services paid exceeds ₹10 crore under the Act (above ₹2 crore by the 2021 rules). |
| 3. Territorial jurisdiction | Within the district. | Whole of India. |
| 4. Composition | A President and at least two members. | A President and at least four members. |
| 5. Appeal | Appeal against its order lies with the State Commission. | Appeal against its order lies with the Supreme Court. |
| 6. Location | At the district headquarters. | At New Delhi. |
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· 28 Oct 2026
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