Question

From the following, identify the incorrect statement as per Consumer Protection Act, 2019:

Options

• National Commission has territorial jurisdiction over the whole country for consumer protection.

• District Commission entertains complaints where the value of goods or services paid as consideration does not exceed ₹1 crore.

• Appeals against the District Commission's order can be filed in National Commission.

• District Commission and State Commission are set by the State Governments.

Answer 1

Appeals against the District Commission's order can be filed in National Commission.

Explanation:

• Statement (c) is incorrect because appeals against the District Commission's order must be filed in the State Commission (within 45 days), not the National Commission.
• Statement (a) is correct because the National Commission has territorial jurisdiction over the whole country.
• Statement (b) is correct becauseDistrict Commission handles cases up to ₹1 crore.
• Statement (d) is correct because both District and State Commissions are established by the State Government.