Question

Distinguish between the following:

District Forum and State Commission

Answer 1

Basis	District Forum	State Commission
Level	Works at the district level.	Works at the state level.
Compensation claim	Less than Rs 20 lakh.	More than Rs 20 lakh but less than Rs 1crore.
Scope for re-appeal	In case the consumer is not satisfied with the judgement, he/she can file an appeal before the State Commission within 30 days of passing the judgement.	In case the consumer is not satisfied with the judgement, he/she can file an appeal before the National Commission within 30 days of passing the judgement.
President	He should be a judge at the district level or equivalent.	He should be or have been a judge of High Court.