Question : CONSUMER COURTS AT DISTRICT LEVEL .



(a) whether Consumer Courts have been established in all districts in the country;

(b) if not, the reasons therefore;

(c) whether voluntary organization forming consumer forum are financially assisted; and

(d) if so, the details thereof ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI V. SREENIVASA PRASAD)

(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. Consumer Disputes Redressal Forums have been established in all the districts as reported by the State Governments except in newly created districts.
(c) & (d): Voluntary consumer organizations are assisted in suitable cases for welfare of the consumers and strengthening the voluntary consumer movement in the country.