National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
राष्ट्रीय उपभोक्ता विवाद निवारण आयोग
NCDRC
Agency overview
Formed1988[1]
JurisdictionIndia
HeadquartersNew Delhi[2]
Agency executive
Websitencdrc.nic.in


The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) is a quasi-judicial government commission established in India in 1988 under the Consumer Protection Act of 1986.[3] Headquartered in New Delhi, it serves as the apex national-level forum for consumer dispute resolution in India.[3] The NCDRC is headed by a sitting or retired judge of the Supreme Court of India or a sitting or retired Chief Justice of a High Court.[4]

The commission has jurisdiction to entertain consumer complaints valued at over ₹2 crore (US$250,000) and also possesses appellate and revisional authority over State and District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions.[5] It forms part of a three-tier quasi-judicial system established under the Consumer Protection Act to provide speedy and inexpensive redressal of consumer disputes.[4]

As of 2024, the NCDRC is headed by Justice Amreshwar Pratap Sahi, former Chief Justice of Patna and Madras High Courts, and comprises nine other members.[4][1] Appeals against NCDRC orders can be filed with the Supreme Court of India within 30 days.[3]

  1. ^ a b "NCDRC Website Home Page". NCDRC. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
  2. ^ "NCDRC - Contact Info". NCDRC. Archived from the original on 28 January 2013. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
  3. ^ a b c "About Us". National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "History". National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  5. ^ "National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)". BYJU'S. Retrieved 14 July 2024.