Which Consumer Commission can hear a complaint?

At a glance

For ordinary pecuniary allocation under the 2021 rules, use the value paid as consideration, rather than simply adding the compensation demanded.

Law and context

The 2021 jurisdiction rules allocate complaints up to ₹50 lakh to the District Commission, above ₹50 lakh up to ₹2 crore to the State Commission, and above ₹2 crore to the National Commission, subject to the Act. Territorial jurisdiction and special categories remain separate questions.

Practical next step

Calculate the consideration actually paid and preserve its evidence. Check the nature of the complaint and relevant territorial links before selecting a Commission.

Important qualifications

These thresholds are not a complete jurisdiction opinion. Appeals, unfair-contract matters and other statutory categories need their own analysis and current rule check.

Document checklist

• Consideration-paid calculation
• Payment evidence
• Parties' locations
• Transaction and complaint type

Sources

• The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 — 34,47,58
• Consumer Commission Jurisdiction Rules, 2021 — 3-5

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