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    Question

    As per Section 58 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019,

    what jurisdiction does the National Commission have?
    A To entertain complaints where the value of goods or services paid exceeds rupees ten crore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B To entertain complaints against unfair contracts, where the value exceeds ten crore rupees Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C To entertain appeals against the orders of any State Commission Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D To entertain appeals against the orders of the Central Authority Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 58 (1) Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the National Commission shall have jurisdiction— (a) to entertain— (i) complaints where the value of the goods or services paid as consideration exceeds rupees ten crore: Provided that where the Central Government deems it necessary so to do, it may prescribe such other value, as it deems fit; (ii) complaints against unfair contracts, where the value of goods or services paid as consideration exceeds ten crore rupees; (iii) appeals against the orders of any State Commission; (iv) appeals against the orders of the Central Authority.

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