Chapter IV - Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
Section 54
Section 54: Composition of National Commission
The National Commission consists of a President and at least four members, with the maximum number to be prescribed.
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Statutory text
Bare law
The National Commission shall consist of— (a) a President; and (b) not less than four and not more than such number of members as may be prescribed.
Introduction
Confirm the relevant Bench is properly constituted for a scheduled hearing. Do not use composition rules to determine a case’s jurisdiction or filing fee.
Key takeaways
Who and when
The National Commission consists of a President and at least four members, with the maximum number to be prescribed.
Operational step
Check the notified composition and current roster for the matter.
Boundary
Do not infer that exactly four members always serve.
When the section matters
The National Commission consists of a President and at least four members, with the maximum number to be prescribed.
Practical steps
Check the notified composition and current roster for the matter. Confirm the relevant Bench is properly constituted for a scheduled hearing. Distinguish the statutory minimum from the number actually serving.
- Check the notified composition and current roster for the matter.
- Confirm the relevant Bench is properly constituted for a scheduled hearing.
- Distinguish the statutory minimum from the number actually serving.
Example
A roster showing more than four members may still comply with section 54, subject to the prescribed maximum.
Official sources
Practical checklist
Do
- Check the notified composition and current roster for the matter.
- Confirm the relevant Bench is properly constituted for a scheduled hearing.
- Distinguish the statutory minimum from the number actually serving.
Avoid
- Do not infer that exactly four members always serve.
- Do not use composition rules to determine a case’s jurisdiction or filing fee.
Glossary
- Prescribed maximum
- The upper limit on National Commission members to be set by rules; section 54 itself states a minimum of four.
Frequently asked questions
How many members must the National Commission have?
At least four members in addition to its President, subject to the prescribed maximum.
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