Consumer Protection Act,1986
Act No : 68
Section :
Composition of the District Forum.
Composition of the District Forum. 5*[(1) Each District Forum
shall consist of--
(a) a person who is, or has been or is qualified to be a
District Judge, who shall be its President;
(b) two other members, who shall be persons of ability,
integrity and standing, and have adequate knowledge or experience
of, or have shown capacity in dealing with, problems relating to
economics, law, commerce, accountancy, industry, public affairs
or administration, one of whom shall be a woman.]
6*[(1A) Every appointment under sub-section (1) shall be
made by the State Government on the recommendation of a selection
committee consisting of the following, namely:--
(i) President of the State Commission -- Chairman,
(ii) Secretary, Law Department of the State -- Member,
(iii) Secretary incharge of the Department dealing with cun-
sumer affairs in the State --Members.]
(2) Every member of the District Forum shall hold office for a
term of five years or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier,
and shall not be eligible for re-appointment:
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1 Ins. by Act 50 of 1993, s. 5 (w.e.f. 18-6-1993).
2 Subs. by s. 6, ibid (w.e.f. 18-6-1993).
3 Certain words omitted by s. 7, ibid (w.e.f. 18-6-1993).
4 Ins. by s. 7, ibid.
5 Subs. s. 8, ibid (w.e.f. 18-6-1993).
6 Ins. by s. 8, ibid (w.e.f. 18-6-1993).
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Provided that a member may resign his office in writing under his
hand addressed to the State Government and on such resignation being
accepted, his office shall become vacant and may be filled by the
appointment of a person possessing any of the qualifications mentioned
in sub-section (1) in relation to the category of the member who has
resigned.
(3) The salary or honorarium and other allowances payable to, and
the other terms and conditions of service of the members of the
District Forum shall be such as may be prescribed by the State
Government.
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