| 1. |
Meaning |
A consumer disputes redressal forum working at state level. |
A consumer disputes redressal forum working at national level. |
| 2. |
Monetary Jurisdiction |
It can entertain the cases where the value of goods and services and the compensation claimed is more than rupees twenty lakhs and less than rupees 1 crore. |
It can entertain the cases where the value of goods and services and the compensation claimed is more than rupees 1 crore. |
| 3. |
Duration |
Every member should hold office for a term of five years or up to the age of sixty seven years, whichever is earlier. |
Every member should hold office for a term of five years or up to the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier. |
| 4. |
Nature of Complaints |
It can entertain original cases and also appeals against the order of District Forum within the geographical limits of the state. |
It can entertain original cases and also appeals against the order of state commission. |
| 5. |
Members |
Other than president it has minimum two members. |
Other than president it has minimum four members. |
| 6. |
Area Covered |
It covers a particular state. |
It covers the entire country. |
| 7. |
President |
High court Judge or equivalent. |
Supreme court Judge or equivalent. |