National Commission and District Forum.

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 reappeal	In case the consumer is not satisfied with the judgment, he/she can file an appeal before the State Commission within 30 days of passing the judgment.	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
Monetary Jurisdiction	It can entertain the cases where the value of goods and services and the compensation claimed is less than rupees twenty lakhs.	It can entertain the cases where the value of goods and services and the compensation claimed is more than rupees 1 crore.
Duration	Every member should hold office for a term of five years or up to the age of sixty five years, whichever is earlier.	Every member should hold office for a term of five years or up to the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.
Nature of Complaints	Only original cases can be entertained which are within the local limits of a district.	It can entertain original cases and also appeals against the order of state commission.
Area Covered	It covers a particular district.	It covers the entire country.