Question

State the composition and monetary jurisdiction of the District Forum.

Answer 1

District Commission:

Meaning - 
A consumer dispute redressal commission at each district established by the State
The government is known as District Commission.
Composition - Each District commission shall consist of the following.

1. President:
   A person who is sitting or retired or qualified to be a District Judge.
2. Member:
   Not less than two and not more than a such number of members as may be prescribed, in consultation with the Central Government.
3. Tenure:
   Any person appointed as President or a member of the District Commission shall hold office as such as President or as a member till the completion of his term for which he has been appointed. The members will hold office for a term of five years or up to the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier.
4. Monetary Jurisdiction - District Commission shall have jurisdiction to entertain complaints where the value of the goods or services paid as consideration does not exceed Rs. one crore.