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Which redressal body handles consumer disputes where the value of goods/services exceeds Rs 2 crore?
ADistrict Commission
BState Commission
CNational Commission
DSupreme Court
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. National Commission
1. Under the Consumer Protection Act 2019 the pecuniary jurisdiction is graded.
2. District Commission: up to Rs 1 crore; State Commission: Rs 1 crore to Rs 10 crore.
3. National Commission: claims above Rs 2 crore (revised limits) and appeals from State Commissions.
4. Hence (C) is the correct forum.
_Source: Maharashtra Balbharati Std XII OCM, Ch 8 "Consumer Protection", §8.3 ¶§8.3_
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