Chapter IV - Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
Section 42
Section 42: Establishment of State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
The State Government establishes the State Commission, may notify other sitting places or regional benches, and section 42 states its President-and-member composition.
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Statutory text
Bare law
(1) The State Government shall, by notification, establish a State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, to be known as the State Commission, in the State.
(2) The State Commission shall ordinarily function at the State capital and perform its functions at such other places as the State Government may in consultation with the State Commission notify in the Official Gazette:
Provided that the State Government may, by notification, establish regional benches of the State Commission, at such places, as it deems fit.
(3) Each State Commission shall consist of— (a) a President; and (b) not less than four or not more than such number of members as may be prescribed in consultation with the Central Government.
Introduction
Check official sitting-place notifications before lodging or attending a matter. Do not infer the correct monetary forum solely from the State Commission’s name.
Key takeaways
Who and when
The State Government establishes the State Commission, may notify other sitting places or regional benches, and section 42 states its President-and-member composition.
Operational step
Confirm the notified State Commission and any regional bench for the case.
Boundary
Do not assume a regional bench exists in every State.
When the section matters
The State Government establishes the State Commission, may notify other sitting places or regional benches, and section 42 states its President-and-member composition.
Practical steps
Confirm the notified State Commission and any regional bench for the case. Check official sitting-place notifications before lodging or attending a matter. Distinguish the Commission’s establishment from its separate jurisdiction under section 47.
- Confirm the notified State Commission and any regional bench for the case.
- Check official sitting-place notifications before lodging or attending a matter.
- Distinguish the Commission’s establishment from its separate jurisdiction under section 47.
Example
A State notifies a regional bench away from its capital, letting parties attend the notified bench for assigned cases.
Official sources
Practical checklist
Do
- Confirm the notified State Commission and any regional bench for the case.
- Check official sitting-place notifications before lodging or attending a matter.
- Distinguish the Commission’s establishment from its separate jurisdiction under section 47.
Avoid
- Do not assume a regional bench exists in every State.
- Do not infer the correct monetary forum solely from the State Commission’s name.
Glossary
- Regional bench
- A State Commission bench established at a place notified by the State Government.
Frequently asked questions
Can the State Commission sit outside the capital?
Yes, at places notified by the State Government in consultation with the State Commission.
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Contact BizeneedLast updated 10 October 2026