Question

The National Commission of Consumer Protection is composed of-

• A. 7 members;
• B. 5 members;
• C. 8 members;
• D. 6 members ;

Hint:

The standard bench composition for the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (National Commission) is a President and four other members, making a total of five.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

This question refers to the composition of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) under the Consumer Protection Act. Under the old Consumer Protection Act, 1986, Section 20 stated that the National Commission shall consist of a President and not less than four, and not more than such number of members as may be prescribed. The question's options are specific numbers. Under the rules framed, the common composition was a President and four other members, making a total of 5. Under the new Consumer Protection Act, 2019, Section 54 provides for a President and not less than four and not more than such number of members as may be prescribed. Given the options, 5 members (1 President + 4 members) is the most standard and recognized composition.