Section 23
Compensation Committee
(1) A Compensation Committee as follows shall be formed in each district in order to conduct inquiry into complaints filed under Section 22 and realize compensation in consideration of losses or damages suffered by the consumer:
(a) Chief District Officer – Chairperson
(b) District Attorney – Member
(c) District Medical Officer – Member
(d) A representative of the District Consumers Association designated by Government of Nepal – Member
(e) Representative, District Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Member
(f) An officer designated by Government of Nepal – Member-Secretary
(2) The Compensation Committee shall take a decision on a complaint filed in connection with compensation within the prescribed time-limit. The working procedure to be followed while taking decision shall be as prescribed.
(a) Chief District Officer – Chairperson
(b) District Attorney – Member
(c) District Medical Officer – Member
(d) A representative of the District Consumers Association designated by Government of Nepal – Member
(e) Representative, District Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Member
(f) An officer designated by Government of Nepal – Member-Secretary
(2) The Compensation Committee shall take a decision on a complaint filed in connection with compensation within the prescribed time-limit. The working procedure to be followed while taking decision shall be as prescribed.