Question

Distinguish between the following:

State Commission and National Commission.

Answer 1

Basis of Difference	State Commission	National Commission
Members	It comprises of a president and two or more members, one of whom should be a woman	It comprises of a president and four or more members, one of whom should be a woman
Compensation claim	It is more than Rs 20 lakh but less than Rs 1 crore.	It is more than
Scope for appeal	In case the consumer is not satisfied with the judgement, he/she can file an appeal before the National Commission within 30 days of passing the judgment.	In case the aggrieved party is not satisfied with the order, an appeal can be filed before the Supreme Court.
President	High Court judge	Supreme Court judge
Monetary Jurisdiction	It has the jurisdiction to consider complaints if the total worth of the products or services, including any applicable compensation, is more than ₹ 1 crore but less than ₹ 10 crore.	It has the monetary power to consider complaints involving products and services valued at more than 10 crore, including any applicable compensation.
Duration	Every member should hold office for a term of five years or up to the age of sixty seven years, whichever is earlier.	Every member should hold office for a term of five years or up to the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.
Nature of Complaints	It can entertain original cases and also appeals against the order of District Forum within the geographical limits of the state.	It can entertain original cases and also appeals against the order of state commission.
Area Covered	It covers a particular state.	It covers the entire country.