With reference to the Consumer Disputes Redressal at the district level in India, which one of the following statements is not correct?
- AThe District Forum entertains the complaints where the value of goods or services does not exceed rupees fifty lakhs
- BThe State Government can establish more than one District Forum in a district if it deems fit
- COne of the members of the District Forum shall be a woman
- DMore than one of the above
- ENone of the above
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: (e) None of the above
Explanation
The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 provides a three-tier quasi-judicial mechanism for the resolution of consumer disputes, which includes the District Commission, State Commission, and National Commission. Under this Act, the State Government shall establish a District Commission and, if it deems fit, may establish more than one District Commission in a district. The District Commission consists of a President (qualified to be a District Judge) and at least two members; at least one among the President or the members must be a woman (and the minimum age for both the President and members is 35 years). The jurisdiction of the District Commissions includes complaints where the value paid for goods or services does not exceed ₹50 lakh.