Question

As per the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, what is the limit of pecuniary jurisdiction of the District Commission ?

• A. Ten lakh rupees
• B. Fifty lakh rupees
• C. One crore rupees
• D. Five crore rupees

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

According to the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, the pecuniary jurisdiction of the District Commission is limited to cases where the value of the goods or services paid as consideration does not exceed one crore rupees. This means that any complaint regarding a defect or deficiency in services that involves an amount up to one crore rupees can be filed in the District Commission.
 

The consumer protection framework under this act aims to provide a swift and efficient redressal system. The categorization of jurisdictional limits ensures that consumer grievances are addressed at an appropriate level, with district commissions managing claims within this specified monetary range.
 

This jurisdictional limit helps in decentralizing the handling of consumer disputes, ensuring that smaller value claims can be resolved quickly and without overburdening higher level commissions. Thus, the correct option is:

One crore rupees