Question

Distinguish between the following:

National Commission and District Forum

Answer 1

Basis	District Forum	National Commission
Members	It comprises a president and two or more members, one of whom should be a woman	It comprises a president and four or more members, one of whom should be a woman.
Compensation claim	Less than Rs 20 lakh.	More than Rs 1 crore.
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 aggrieved party is not satisfied with the order, an appeal can be filed before the Supreme Court.
President	He should be or should have been a judge at the district level.	He should be or should have been a judge at the Supreme