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 judgment, 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	He should be or should have been a judge at High Court.	He should be or should have been a judge at the Supreme Court.
Monetary Jurisdiction	It can entertain the cases where the value of goods and services and the compensation claimed is more than rupees twenty lakhs and less than rupees 1 crore.	It can entertain the cases where the value of goods and services and the compensation claimed is more than rupees 1 crore.
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.