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Under Section 70 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, which body has administrative control over the State Commissions in matters such as calling for returns on pending cases?

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Under Section 70 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, which body has administrative control over the State Commissions in matters such as calling for returns on pending cases?

  1. High Court of the State

  2. National Commission

  3. Central Consumer Protection Authority

  4. State Government

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B - National Commission

Section 70(1) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 gives the National Commission administrative control over State Commissions, including calling for periodical returns, inquiring into complaints against their Presidents and members, and issuing procedural instructions. A State Commission in turn controls the District Commissions under Section 70(3); High Courts and the State Government have no such statutory role.

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