Consumer commissions dispose of more cases than filed in July
What happened
- NCDRC and ten states recorded disposal rates above 100% in July 2025; NCDRC was at 122%, Tamil Nadu 277%, Rajasthan 214% and Uttar Pradesh 101% [PIB].
- 85,531 cases have been filed on e-Jagriti this year [PIB].
Background
- A rate above 100% means pending cases are falling [PIB].
Why it matters
- Backlog in consumer forums is the main reason people avoid them.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-08-17): NCDRC and ten states recorded disposal rates above 100% in July 2025; NCDRC was at 122%, Tamil Nadu 277%, Rajasthan 214% and Uttar Pradesh 101%.
- Backlog in consumer forums is the main reason people avoid them.
Quotable data point85,531 cases have been filed on e-Jagriti this year.
PIB: Consumer commissions disposal rate, 17 Aug 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: e-Jagriti.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Online consumer case filing platform
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: Consumer commissions disposal rate, 17 Aug 2025
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