If the value of the goods or services along with compensation claimed exceeds ₹1 crore but does not exceed ₹10 crores, the consumer can directly file an appeal in the ____________.

State Commission

The correct answer is option (2)- State Commission.

If the value of the goods or services, along with compensation claimed, exceeds 1 crore but does not exceed 10 crores, the consumer can directly file an appeal in the State Commission.

State Commission 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 exceeds one crore but does not exceed ten crore rupees. 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.

OTHER OPTIONS

• 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.

• 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 ten 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.

• The Supreme Court is the highest judicial authority in the country and the final appellate body. If a consumer is not satisfied with the decision of the National Commission, they can appeal to the Supreme Court.