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Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, where does the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ordinarily function, and can it have regional Benches?

The National Commission ordinarily functions at the National Capital Region. The Central Government may, by notification, establish regional Benches at places it deems fit. State Governments have no role in establishing Benches of the National Commission.

  1. AOrdinarily at the National Capital Region; the Central Government may establish regional Benches by notificationCorrect
  2. BOrdinarily at Mumbai; regional Benches are not permitted
  3. COrdinarily at the National Capital Region; regional Benches need a State Government's notification
  4. DAt any place the President chooses; the Act has no provision for regional Benches

Explanation

The National Commission ordinarily functions at the National Capital Region and may perform functions at other places notified by the Central Government in consultation with it. The Central Government, not a State Government, may notify regional Benches. Hence the other options misstate the seat or the authority.

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