Under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, the period of limitation for filing complaint before the National Commission is:

Option A: 1 year from the date on which cause of action has arisen

Option B: 2 year from the date on which cause of action has arisen

Option C: 3 year from the date on which cause of action has arisen

Option D: 4 year from the date on which cause of action has arisen

Correct Answer

Option: b

Explanation

Section 24-A(1) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 provides that the District Forum, the State Commission or the National Commission shall not admit a complaint unless it is filed within two years from the date which on the cause of action has arisen. New Act: Section 69(1) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 provides that-the District Commission, the State Commission or the National Commission shall not admit a complaint unless it is filed within two years from the date on which the cause of action has arisen.

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