GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

RTI ACT 2005

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The financial limit of a claim under the COPRA, 1986 in the Consumer Redressal Forum at the district level is
A
up to Rs.50,000
B
up to Rs. 1,00,000
C
between Rs. 1 lakh and Rs.5 lakh.
D
between Rs. 5 lakh and Rs.10 lakh.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -1. Pecuniary Jurisdiction: The District Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum has the pecuniary jurisdiction of up to an amount that does not exceed 20 lakhs. The State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission has the pecuniary jurisdiction where the claim exceeds 20 lakhs but does not exceed 1 crore rupees.

Detailed explanation-2: -Until now, the Consumer Protection Act (1986) has been in force. As per the new Act, the District Forum has been renamed the District Commission and can now hear cases with a value of up to Rs 1 crore. The earlier limit was Rs 20 lakh.

Detailed explanation-3: -I District Commission: It entertains complaints where the value of goods or services paid as consideration does not exceed rupees one crore.

Detailed explanation-4: -Limitation Period | Consumer Protection Act, 1986 | Bare Acts | Law Library | AdvocateKhoj. (1) The District Forum, the State Commission or the National Commission shall not admit a complaint unless it is filed within two years from the date on which the cause of action has arisen.

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