Bihar's 38 District Commissions functional via additional charge assignments
The question asked about the staffing and functioning of Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions in Bihar, specifically regarding vacancies and case disposal. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution provided the answer.
Shri Ajay Kumar Mandal (asked), Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (answered)
- 1 State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and 38 District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions in Bihar, all currently functional
- State Governments are responsible for filling vacancies in State and District Commissions
- Bihar conducted an examination for appointments, but results stayed due to Supreme Court order
- e-Jagriti portal launched on 1st January 2025 for consumer grievance redressal
- 3,281 cases filed and 3,295 cases disposed of in Bihar in 2025 (disposal rate 100.43%)
- DCDRC, Bhagalpur: 1 President filled, 2 Members vacant; 269 cases filed, 362 cases disposed (2023-2025)
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Parliamentary Q&A
22.07.2026
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Document details
| Official title | Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q48 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (question) |
| Year | 22.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |