Question

As per the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 which of the following statement is correct?

Options

• In case the aggrieved party is not satisfied with the order of the District Commission, he can directly appeal before the National Commission.

• In case the aggrieved party is not satisfied with the order of the District Commission, he can directly appeal before the Supreme Court.

• In case the aggrieved party is not satisfied with the order of the State Commission, he can directly appeal before the Supreme Court.

• In case the aggrieved party is not satisfied with the order of the National Commission, he can appeal before the Supreme Court.

Answer 1

In case the aggrieved party is not satisfied with the order of the National Commission, he can appeal before the Supreme Court.

Explanation:

As per the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, the correct hierarchy of appeals is:

1. If dissatisfied with the District Commission’s order, appeal to the State Commission.
2. If dissatisfied with the State Commission’s order, appeal to the National Commission.
3. If dissatisfied with the National Commission’s order, appeal to the Supreme Court.