District Commission and State Commission

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Q.4 (4) District Commission and State Commission

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Answer: Both are consumer dispute redressal commissions under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, but they differ in level, jurisdiction and composition. PointsDistrict CommissionState Commission 1. EstablishmentSet up by the State Government in each district.Set up by the State Government in each state. 2. Pecuniary jurisdictionUnder the Act (Sec. 34), complaints where the value of goods/services paid as consideration does not exceed ₹ 1 crore. Revised by the 2021 Jurisdiction Rules (from 30 December 2021) to not exceeding ₹ 50 lakh.Under the Act (Sec. 47), complaints where the value exceeds ₹ 1 crore but does not exceed ₹ 10 crore. Revised by the 2021 Jurisdiction Rules to above ₹ 50 lakh and up to ₹ 2 crore (above this, the National Commission). 3. PresidentA person who is or has been, or is qualified to be, a District Judge.A person who is or has been a Judge of a High Court. 4. MembersPresident and not less than two members.President and not less than four members. 5. AppealAppeal against its order lies with the State Commission.Appeal against its order lies with the National Commission. 6. Appellate powerHas no appellate jurisdiction.Hears appeals against orders of District Commissions.

District Commission and State Commission

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Points	District Commission	State Commission
1. Establishment	Set up by the State Government in each district.	Set up by the State Government in each state.
2. Pecuniary jurisdiction	Under the Act (Sec. 34), complaints where the value of goods/services paid as consideration does not exceed ₹ 1 crore. Revised by the 2021 Jurisdiction Rules (from 30 December 2021) to not exceeding ₹ 50 lakh.	Under the Act (Sec. 47), complaints where the value exceeds ₹ 1 crore but does not exceed ₹ 10 crore. Revised by the 2021 Jurisdiction Rules to above ₹ 50 lakh and up to ₹ 2 crore (above this, the National Commission).
3. President	A person who is or has been, or is qualified to be, a District Judge.	A person who is or has been a Judge of a High Court.
4. Members	President and not less than two members.	President and not less than four members.
5. Appeal	Appeal against its order lies with the State Commission.	Appeal against its order lies with the National Commission.
6. Appellate power	Has no appellate jurisdiction.	Hears appeals against orders of District Commissions.