Name the Redressal Agency under Consumer Protection Act, 2019 when the compensation claimed does not exceed ₹1 crore?

District Commission

The correct answer is option 1- District Commission.

The Redressal Agency under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, when the compensation claimed does not exceed 1 crore, is District Commission.

District commission has a jurisdiction to entertain complaints where value of goods or services paid as consideration does not exceed one crore rupees. Either on the first hearing or at any later stage, it appears to district commission that there exists elements of settlement which may be acceptable to the parties, it may direct them to give their consent for settlement of dispute through mediation within five days. In case the parties agree for settlement by mediation and give written consent, the district commission refers the matter for mediation and the provisions relating to mediation shall apply.