Question

Which of the following statements is not true with regard to the National Commission? * 1 point It consists of a President and at least five other members, one of whom should be a woman. The members are appointed by the Central Government. A complaint can be made to the National Commission when the value of the goods or services in question, along with the compensation claimed, exceeds ₹1 crore. Where the aggrieved party was not satisfied with the order of the National Commission, the case can be taken to the Supreme Court of India.

Answer 1

The statement which is not true is:

It consists of a President and at least five other members, one of whom should be a woman.

• The National Commission is comprised of a President and at least four other members with a compulsory female member.
• These members should be appropriately qualified and are selected by the Central Government after a strict round of selection.
• The National Commission looks into matters of goods and services along with the compensation when it exceeds 10 million.
• In case, the said parties are not obligated to accept the decision made by the National Commission and can head along to the Apex court i.e the Supreme Court for a hearing.