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District Forum and State Commission
Distinguish Between
Solution
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Sr. No. |
Basis of Difference |
District Forum |
State Commission |
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1. |
Meaning |
A Consumer disputes redressal forum working at district level |
A consumer disputes redressal forum working at state level. |
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2. |
Monetary Jurisdiction |
It can entertain the cases where the value of goods and services and the compensation claimed is less than rupees twenty lakhs. |
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 1 crore. |
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3. |
Duration |
Every member should hold office for a term of five years or up to the age of sixty five years, whichever is earlier. |
Every member should hold office for a term of five years or up to the age of sixty seven years, whichever is earlier. |
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4. |
Nature of Complaints |
Only original cases can be entertained which are within the local limits of a district. |
It can entertain original cases and also appeals against the order of District Forum within the geographical limits of the state. |
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5.
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Members |
Other than president it has minimum two members. |
Other than president it has minimum two members. |
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6. |
Area Covered |
It covers a particular district. |
It covers a particular state. |
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7. |
President |
District judge or equivalent. |
High court Judge or equivalent. |
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