Question : Which authority has the power to pass interim orders in consumer disputes?
Option 1: District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum
Option 2: State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
Option 3: National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
Option 4: Consumer Protection Council
Correct Answer: National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
Solution : The correct answer is (c) National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission.
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (National Commission) has the power to pass interim orders in consumer disputes. The National Commission, being the highest consumer court in India, has the authority to issue interim orders to provide temporary relief or direction while a consumer dispute is pending before it. Interim orders are temporary measures issued by the National Commission to safeguard the interests of the parties involved in a consumer dispute until the final decision is reached. These orders may include directives related to compensation, refund, replacement of goods, provision of services, or any other interim relief deemed necessary by the National Commission.