Powers of the District Forum

District Consumer Forums, established under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, are empowered to conduct proceedings similar to civil courts. This enables them to effectively investigate and adjudicate consumer disputes.

Key Powers of District Forums:

1. Summoning Witnesses: The Forum can summon and enforce the attendance of any defendant or witness.
2. Examination of Witnesses: The Forum can examine witnesses under oath.
3. Discovery and Production of Evidence: The Forum can order the discovery and production of documents or other material objects relevant to the case.
4. Receiving Evidence on Affidavits: The Forum can accept evidence submitted in the form of affidavits.
5. Requisitioning Reports: The Forum can request reports from laboratories or other relevant sources.
6. Issuing Commissions: The Forum can issue commissions for the examination of witnesses.

Judicial Nature of Proceedings:

• Proceedings before the District Forum are considered judicial proceedings.
• The Forum is deemed to be a civil court for certain purposes, such as perjury and contempt of court.

Procedural Rules:

• The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, is adopted for certain procedural matters, such as joinder of parties and substitution of parties.

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