Which of the following pairs relating to the State Commission under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 is correctly matched?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Place where it ordinarily functions – The state capital
Option (1) Place where it ordinarily functions – The state capital — Correct. The State Commission is set up by the state government and ordinarily functions at the state capital.
Option (2) Established by – The Central Consumer Protection Authority — Incorrect. It is established by the respective state government. The CCPA is a central authority that regulates violation of consumer rights.
Option (3) Value of complaints entertained – Exceeds one crore but does not exceed ten crore rupees — Incorrect. It hears complaints where the value exceeds fifty lakh but does not exceed two crore rupees.
Option (4) Appeal against its order – Lies with the Supreme Court of India — Incorrect. An appeal against its order lies with the National Commission, within thirty days.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “2. State Commission: It is established by the respective state government and ordinarily function at the state capital. State Commission has a jurisdiction to entertain complaints where value of goods and services paid as consideration that exceeds rupees fifty lakh but does not exceed two crore. If any of the parties are not satisfied by the order of State Commission can appeal against such order to the National Commission within a period of thirty days of such order.” |