Chapter IV - Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
Section 50
Section 50: Review by State Commission in certain cases
The State Commission may review its own order for an error apparent on the record, either on its own motion or on a party application made within thirty days.
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Statutory text
Bare law
The State Commission shall have the power to review any of the order passed by it if there is an error apparent on the face of the record, either of its own motion or on an application made by any of the parties within thirty days of such order.
Introduction
File the party’s review application within thirty days of the order. Do not assume review automatically pauses the section 51 appeal clock.
Key takeaways
Who and when
The State Commission may review its own order for an error apparent on the record, either on its own motion or on a party application made within thirty days.
Operational step
Point to the precise record-level error in the State Commission order.
Boundary
Do not present section 50 review as a complete rehearing of the dispute.
When the section matters
The State Commission may review its own order for an error apparent on the record, either on its own motion or on a party application made within thirty days.
Practical steps
Point to the precise record-level error in the State Commission order. File the party’s review application within thirty days of the order. Track the distinct National Commission appeal route under section 51 for broader challenges.
- Point to the precise record-level error in the State Commission order.
- File the party’s review application within thirty days of the order.
- Track the distinct National Commission appeal route under section 51 for broader challenges.
Example
A State Commission order cites the wrong invoice date apparent from the admitted record; a party seeks review within thirty days.
Official sources
Practical checklist
Do
- Point to the precise record-level error in the State Commission order.
- File the party’s review application within thirty days of the order.
- Track the distinct National Commission appeal route under section 51 for broader challenges.
Avoid
- Do not present section 50 review as a complete rehearing of the dispute.
- Do not assume review automatically pauses the section 51 appeal clock.
Glossary
- Error apparent
- A record-level error that permits the State Commission to review its own order.
Frequently asked questions
What is the party application period for review?
Thirty days from the State Commission order.
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Contact BizeneedLast updated 10 October 2026