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A consumer group argues that the National Commission can sit only in the National Capital Region and can never have regional Benches. Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, which is correct?

The National Commission ordinarily functions at the National Capital Region, but the Central Government may by notification establish regional Benches at places it deems fit. So the claim that it can never have regional Benches is wrong, and State Governments do not create them.

  1. AThe argument is right; the National Commission has one location only
  2. BThe National Commission ordinarily functions at the National Capital Region, and the Central Government may by notification establish regional BenchesCorrect
  3. CRegional Benches can be set up only by the State Governments
  4. DThe National Commission ordinarily functions at the capital of the largest State

Explanation

Section 53(2) says the National Commission ordinarily functions at the National Capital Region and may perform functions at other places notified by the Central Government. The proviso allows the Central Government to establish regional Benches by notification. State Governments have no such power for it.

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