https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=771629 The SC reviewed consumer dispute redressal mechanism appointments in Maharashtra, clarifying directions from an earlier case. The Court allowed review petitions, ruling that written examinations and viva voce are not required for Presidents and Judicial Members of State/District Commissions, but are mandatory for Non-Judicial Members. Appointments made by Maharashtra were upheld as valid despite procedural challenges. The Court directed Union of India to explore permanent consumer tribunals within 3 months and notify new rules within 4 months, requiring judiciary majority in selection committees and 5-year tenure for appointees. Current appointees receive 4-year terms, with prospective application of new rules. en-us Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 29 May 2025 08:41:11 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=771629 The SC reviewed consumer dispute redressal mechanism appointments in Maharashtra, clarifying directions from an earlier case. The Court allowed review petitions, ruling that written examinations and viva voce are not required for Presidents and Judicial Members of State/District Commissions, but are mandatory for Non-Judicial Members. Appointments made by Maharashtra were upheld as valid despite procedural challenges. The Court directed Union of India to explore permanent consumer tribunals within 3 months and notify new rules within 4 months, requiring judiciary majority in selection committees and 5-year tenure for appointees. Current appointees receive 4-year terms, with prospective application of new rules. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=771629