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The National Commission wants to monitor how the State Commissions are performing. Which action falls within its administrative control over State Commissions under the Act?

The National Commission may monitor State Commissions by calling for periodical returns on institution, disposal and pendency of cases. It cannot dictate case outcomes or remove members directly; for allegations it submits an inquiry report to the State Government with a copy to the Central Government.

  1. ACalling for periodical returns on institution, disposal and pendency of casesCorrect
  2. BDirecting a State Commission to decide a particular case in favour of a consumer
  3. CAppointing the President of each State Commission
  4. DRemoving a State Commission member directly without any report to the State Government

Explanation

Section 70(1)(a) lets the National Commission monitor performance by calling for periodical returns on institution, disposal and pendency. Under 70(1)(b) it investigates allegations against a President or member and submits an inquiry report to the State Government, with a copy to the Centre, rather than removing them. Oversight is without interfering with quasi-judicial freedom.

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