Consumer Forum Members Must Be Paid Properly: Supreme Court

Supreme Court, while hearing a petition regarding equal salaries for Consumer Forum members and District Judges, has directed the Union Government to consider this proposal. The Court has asked the government to take appropriate action on issues like minimum salary, annual increments, and payment of arrears for the Presidents and Members of District Consumer Forums.

The Court has also stated that if the Consumer Protection Model Rules, 2020, rules are amended, it may order all states to implement them. The next hearing of the case is scheduled for March 5, 2025. Over 6.8 lakh cases are pending in Consumer Forums across the country.

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