Who is the chairman of Rajasthan State Consumer Disputes Commission?

judge Banwari Lal Sharma
The Rajasthan government has appointed retired High Court judge Banwari Lal Sharma as the chairman of the state Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission.

How many members are in the state Consumer Grievance Redressal Commission?

Section 16 of the Consumer Protection Act lays down that a State Commission shall consist of a President and two Members. The President of the State Commission has to be a person who is or has been a judge of the High Court. The President of the State Commission may be given this staff.

How many state commissions are there in India?

35 State Commissions
At present, there are 629 District Commissions and 35 State Commissions with the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) at the apex. NCDRC has its office at Upbhokta Naya Bhawan, ‘F’ Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi-110 023.

What is state commission?

The term “State commission” means any commission, board, agency, or officer, by whatever name designated, of a State, municipality, or other political subdivision of a State that, under the laws of such State, has jurisdiction to regulate public utility companies.

How can I complaint in consumer court?

A dissatisfied consumer can file a complaint directly with the national commission or appeal against decisions of the state commission within a month from the date of the order. The court fee is Rs 5,000 and the demand draft should be in the name of The Registrar, National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission.

What is jurisdiction of state commission?

Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the State Commission shall have jurisdiction – (a) to entertain – ( i ) complaints where the value of the goods or services and compensation, if any, claimed exceeds rupees [42 five lakhs but does not exceed rupees twenty lakhs 42]; and.

Who can file a complaint with the Consumer Commission?

A consumer complaint can be filed by one or more consumers, any registered voluntary consumer association, the Central or State Government, heirs or legal representatives of the consumer.

What is CIC and IC?

Central Information Commission to be constituted by the Central Government through a Gazette Notification. 2. Commission includes 1 Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and not more than 10 Information Commissioners (IC) who will be appointed by the President of India. Commission shall have its Headquarters in Delhi.

What is the composition of state commission?

1. Composition of the State Commission (Section 16) Each State Commission shall consist of One President and two or more other members. The President shall be a person who is or has been a Judge of a High Court, appointed by the State Government.