Explain the following Terms/Concept

1) District Commission.
Ans :A consumer dispute redressal commission at each district established by the State The government is known as District Commission. Territorial Jurisdiction – Territorial Jurisdiction of district commission is the entire district in which it is established. Monetary Jurisdiction – District Commission shall have jurisdiction to entertain complaints where the value of the goods or services paid as consideration does not exceed Rs. one crore.

 2) National Commission.
Ans :A consumer dispute redressal forum at the National level established by the Central The government by notification is known as the National Commission. It is also called as the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. Territorial Jurisdiction – It can entertain original cases as well as appeals against the order of State The commission which is within the geographical limits of the state. Monetary Jurisdiction – to entertain complaints where the value of the goods or services paid as consideration exceeds Rs. ten crores.

3) State Commission.
Ans : A consumer dispute redressal commission at the state level established by the State The government is known as State Commission. It is also called as State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. Territorial Jurisdiction – It can entertain original cases as well as appeals against the order of District Commission is within the geographical limits of the state. Monetary Jurisdiction – to entertain complaints where the value of the goods or services paid as consideration, exceeds Rs. one crore, but does not exceed Rs. ten crores.

4) Lok Adalat.
Ans : Lok Adalat is an effective and economical system for quick redressal of the public grievances. It can also be referred to as ‘People’s Court’. It is established by the government to settle disputes by compromise. The aggrieved party can directly approach Adalat with a grievance, and issues are discussed on the spot, and decisions are taken immediately. Resolution of disputes by Lok Adalat gets statutory recognition. e.g. MSEDCL, MSRTC, Railway Authority, Insurance Companies, Banks etc. organize regular Lok Adalat.

5) Janhit Yachika
Ans : Janhit Yachika is also known as Public Interest Litigation. Public Interest Litigation means a legal action initiated in a court of law regarding a matter of general public interest. It is a legal facility under which any person can approach the court of law in the interest of society. Its aim is to provide a legal remedy to unrepresented groups of society. The party which is not related to grievance can also file public interest litigation. It is filed in the High Court as well as Supreme Court directly in some cases.