Chapter IV - Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
Section 44
Section 44: Salaries, allowances and other terms and conditions of service of President and members of State Commission
The State Government may prescribe salaries, allowances and other service conditions for the State Commission President 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 State Commission.
Introduction
Record salary, allowances and service conditions under those rules. Do not apply section 44 to staff salaries governed by section 46.
Key takeaways
Who and when
The State Government may prescribe salaries, allowances and other service conditions for the State Commission President and members.
Operational step
Locate the State rules applicable to the office and appointment date.
Boundary
Do not infer a uniform India-wide pay amount from section 44.
When the section matters
The State Government may prescribe salaries, allowances and other service conditions for the State Commission President and members.
Practical steps
Locate the State rules applicable to the office and appointment date. Record salary, allowances and service conditions under those rules. Keep compensation rules separate from the Central qualification rules under section 43.
- Locate the State rules applicable to the office and appointment date.
- Record salary, allowances and service conditions under those rules.
- Keep compensation rules separate from the Central qualification rules under section 43.
Example
A State revises the allowance payable to its State Commission members through a notified rule under section 44.
Official sources
Practical checklist
Do
- Locate the State rules applicable to the office and appointment date.
- Record salary, allowances and service conditions under those rules.
- Keep compensation rules separate from the Central qualification rules under section 43.
Avoid
- Do not infer a uniform India-wide pay amount from section 44.
- Do not apply section 44 to staff salaries governed by section 46.
Glossary
- Allowances
- Payments in addition to salary whose terms for State Commission Presidents and members may be prescribed by State rule.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Act set State Commission salaries in section 44?
No. It authorises the State Government to make rules for them.
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Contact BizeneedLast updated 10 October 2026