The question (8 marks)
Describe the three-tier redressal machinery under the Consumer Protection Act 2019: who establishes each Commission, its composition and its pecuniary and territorial jurisdiction. Where would a complaint about a defective car costing Rs 45 lakh be filed? (8 marks)
Original question written for this pack on the pattern of the University of Mumbai LL.B. papers.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 2 · Consumer Protection Act 2019 — Part 2 of Law of Torts, Motor Accident Claims and Consumer Protection.
Authorities you will need
- Consumer Protection (Jurisdiction of the District Commission, the State Commission and the National Commission) Rules 2021
- Neena Aneja v Jai Prakash Associates Ltd
- Lucknow Development Authority v M.K. Gupta
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