What is the maximum age limit member's of national commission for consumer protection ?

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The correct option is 1: 65 years.
The maximum age limit for a Member of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (National Commission) is 65 years. This tenure is explicitly laid down under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, which governs the functioning and composition of the consumer protection councils and commissions in India. According to the Act, a Member shall hold office for a term of five years or up to the age of sixty-five years, whichever is earlier. This age cap ensures that the members of the highest consumer redressal body at the national level are active, experienced, and capable of handling complex consumer disputes efficiently and with impartiality.

The incorrect option is 2: 60 years.
60 years is incorrect because it is lower than the statutory maximum age limit prescribed for a Member of the National Commission. This age limit may be a common retirement age in certain other sectors or government services, but it does not apply to a serving Member of the NCDRC. The Act specifically permits a Member to continue in office up to the age of 65 years, provided they have not completed their tenure of five years. Selecting 60 years would be a factual error regarding the statutory provisions of the Consumer Protection Act.

The incorrect option is 3: 70 years.
70 years is incorrect for a Member. It is the maximum age limit stipulated for the *President* of the National Commission, who is required to be a sitting or retired judge of the Supreme Court. The President is allowed a higher retirement age reflecting the seniority and nature of the position compared to the other Members. Students must be careful not to confuse the age limit for the President with that for a Member.

The incorrect option is 4: 75 years.
75 years is incorrect as it significantly exceeds the statutory maximum age limit for every post within the National Commission, including both the President and the Members. No office-bearer in the National Commission, under the prevailing Consumer Protection Act, is allowed to continue serving until the age of 75. Therefore, this option is factually inaccurate and is not provided for in the governing legislation.