Chapter IV - Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
Section 30
Section 30: Salaries, allowances and other terms and conditions of service of President and members of District Commission
The State Government may make rules on salary, allowances and other service conditions for District Commission Presidents and members.
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Statutory text
Bare law
The State Government may, by notification, make rules to provide for salaries and allowances and other terms and conditions of service of the President, and members of the District Commission.
Introduction
Apply the rules to the relevant appointment date and role. Do not use section 30 to determine consumer complaint fees or compensation.
Key takeaways
Who and when
The State Government may make rules on salary, allowances and other service conditions for District Commission Presidents and members.
Operational step
Locate the applicable State rules and amendments for the particular commission.
Boundary
Do not quote a nationwide salary figure from this enabling section.
When the section matters
The State Government may make rules on salary, allowances and other service conditions for District Commission Presidents and members.
Practical steps
Locate the applicable State rules and amendments for the particular commission. Apply the rules to the relevant appointment date and role. Record allowances and service conditions separately from appointment qualifications under section 29.
- Locate the applicable State rules and amendments for the particular commission.
- Apply the rules to the relevant appointment date and role.
- Record allowances and service conditions separately from appointment qualifications under section 29.
Example
When budgeting for a District Commission member, the State applies its notified service-condition rules.
Official sources
Practical checklist
Do
- Locate the applicable State rules and amendments for the particular commission.
- Apply the rules to the relevant appointment date and role.
- Record allowances and service conditions separately from appointment qualifications under section 29.
Avoid
- Do not quote a nationwide salary figure from this enabling section.
- Do not use section 30 to determine consumer complaint fees or compensation.
Glossary
- Service conditions
- The salary, allowances and other terms for District Commission Presidents and members that State rules may prescribe.
Frequently asked questions
Who makes District Commission pay rules?
The State Government may make them by notification.
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Contact BizeneedLast updated 10 October 2026