A bench of Justices MR Shah and MM Sundresh, using its plenary powers under Article 142, also deemed that selection for consumer fora will be through two written papers till a law is enacted.
“Till the suitable amendments are made…in exercise of powers under Article 142 of the Constitution of India and to do complete justice, we direct that in future and hereinafter, a person having bachelor’s degree from a recognized University and who is a person of ability, integrity and standing, and having special knowledge and professional experience of not less than 10 years in consumer affairs, law, public affairs, administration, economics, commerce, industry, finance, management, engineering, technology, public health or medicine, shall be treated as qualified for appointment of President and Members of the State Commission,” the order stated.
Similarly, the Rule requiring 15 years’ experience for appointment to district consumer forums was also struck down.
Source: Barandbench
