Question

Distinguish between the following:

State Commission and National Commission.

Answer 1

Basis	State Commission	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	More than Rs 20 lakh but less than Rs 1 crore.	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 National 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 High Court.	He should be or should have been a judge at the Supreme Court.