Rohit bought a boat for his family’s own use for Rs 2.5 crore. The boat has a defect, and he wants to file a complaint. Consider the following statements:
(A) Rohit’s complaint about the boat lies with the National Commission.
(B) A complaint where the value paid as consideration is Rs 1.8 crore lies with the National Commission.
(C) If Rohit is not satisfied with the order of the National Commission, he can appeal to the Supreme Court of India.
(D) Rohit must file his appeal against the order of the National Commission within forty-five days of the order.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A) and (C) only
(A) Rohit’s complaint about the boat lies with the National Commission. — Correct. Rs 2.5 crore exceeds two crore rupees, so the National Commission hears it. He bought the boat for his family’s own use, so he is a consumer.
(B) A complaint where the value paid as consideration is Rs 1.8 crore lies with the National Commission. — Incorrect. Rs 1.8 crore is above fifty lakh but within two crore, so it lies with the State Commission.
(C) If Rohit is not satisfied with the order of the National Commission, he can appeal to the Supreme Court of India. — Correct. An appeal against the National Commission goes to the Supreme Court of India.
(D) Rohit must file his appeal against the order of the National Commission within forty-five days of the order. — Incorrect. The appeal must be filed within thirty days of the order.
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.” “3. National Commission: The National Commission has territorial jurisdiction over the whole country. National Commission has a jurisdiction to entertain complaints where value of goods or services paid as consideration exceeds two crores of rupees. If any of the parties are not satisfied by the order of National Commission can appeal against such order to the Supreme Court of India within a period of thirty days of such order.” |