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Question
State the composition and monetary jurisdiction of the District Forum.
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Solution
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.
- President:
A person who is sitting or retired or qualified to be a District Judge. - Member:
Not less than two and not more than a such number of members as may be prescribed, in consultation with the Central Government. - 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. - 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.
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