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NCDRC is quasi-judicial commission set up under Consumer Protection Act of 1986.
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It addresses grievances of aggrieved consumer for goods and services having value over Rs. 1 crore.
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It was established in 1988 and is headquartered in New Delhi.
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The commission is headed by sitting or retired judge of Supreme Court of India.
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Statutory Provisions:
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Section 21 of Consumer Protection Act, 1986 posits that NCDRC shall have jurisdiction to entertain complaint valued more than Rs. 1 crore and also have appellate and revisional jurisdiction from orders of state commissions or district fora as case may be.
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Section 23 of Act provides that any person aggrieved by order of NCDRC, may appeal against such order to Supreme Court within period of 30 days.