Analyse the importance of the three-tier judicial machinery under Consumer Protection Act (COPRA)

Analyse the importance of the three-tier judicial machinery under Consumer Protection Act (COPRA), 1986 for redressal of consumer disputes. 

Answer

Importance of the three-tier Quasi judicial machinery under Consumer Protection Act (COPRA)

  1. Under COPRA three tier Quasi –Judicial machinery at district, state and National level set up.
  2. The district level court deals with the cases involving claims upto 20 lakhs.
  3. The state level courts deals with between 20 lakhs to one crore.
  4. The national level court deals with cases involving claims exceeding one crore.
Exam Year: 2017