State the composition and jurisdiction of National Commission under Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

CS Executive · Economic and Commercial Laws · PYQS · June 2017
State the composition and jurisdiction of National Commission under Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

Answer & Explanation:

Composition of National Commission Section 20(1) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 provides that the National Commission shall consist of— a person who is or has been a judge of the Supreme Court, to be appointed by the Central Government (in consultation with the Chief Justice of India), who shall be its President; not less than four and not more than such number of members as may be prescribed one of whom shall be a woman, who shall have the following qualifications, namely:— be not less than thirty-five years of age; possess a bachelor's degree from a recognized university; and be persons of ability, integrity and standing and have adequate knowledge and experience of at least ten years in dealing with problems relating to economics, law, commerce, accountancy, industry, public affairs or administration. Jurisdiction of National Commission Section 21 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 provides that the National Commission shall have jurisdiction: to entertain complaints where the value of the goods or services and the compensation, if any, claimed exceeds rupees one crore; to entertain appeals against the orders of any State Commission.; and to call for the records and pass appropriate orders in any consumer dispute which is pending before, or has been decided by any State Commission where it appears to the National Commission that such State Commission has exercised a jurisdiction not vested in it by law, or has failed to exercise a jurisdiction so vested, or has acted in the exercise of its jurisdiction illegally or with material irregularity.

Topics: Consumer Protection Act, 1986

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