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    Question

    What is the maximum period within which an appeal filed

    before the State Commission or the National Commission should be disposed of under the Consumer Protection Act?
    A Within a period not exceeding thirty days from the date of its admission, with the possibility of an extension granted only under exceptional and justified circumstances that are thoroughly documented and reviewed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Within a period not exceeding sixty days from the date of its admission, subject to the complexity of the case and the availability of all necessary documentation and parties involved in the appeal process Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Within a period of ninety days from the date of its admission, with every possible effort and consideration given to expedite the process while ensuring thorough review and fair consideration of the appeal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Within a period not exceeding one hundred twenty days from the date of its admission, allowing for additional time to accommodate unforeseen delays and procedural requirements that may arise during the appeal process Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Within a period not exceeding one hundred eighty days from the date of its admission, with extended timelines permissible based on the procedural intricacies and administrative workload of the commission handling the appeal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 52.   Hearing of appeal: An appeal filed before the State Commission or the National Commission, as the case may be, shall be heard as expeditiously as possible and every endeavour shall be made to dispose of the appeal within a period of ninety days from the date of its admission.

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