| Sr. No | Basis | District forum | State Commission |
| 1. | Meaning | It is a consumer dispute redressal forum working at district leval. | It is a consumer dispute redressal forum working at state leval. |
| 2. | Monetary Jurisdiction | It can entertain cases where the value of goods/services and the compensation claimed, if any, is less than Rs. 20 Lakhs. | It can entertain cases where the value of goods/services and the compensation claimed, if any, is more than Rs. 20 Lakhs and less than Rs. 1 Crore. |
| 3. | Area Covered | It covers a particular district. | It covers a particular state. |
| 4. | Nature of complaint | Only original cases can be entertained which are within the local limits of a district. | It can entertain original cases and also appeals against the order of District Forum within the geographical limits of the state. |
| 5. | Duration | Every member shall hold office for a term of five years or up to the age of sixty five years, whichever is earlier. | Every member shall hold office for a term of five years or up to the age of sixty seven years, whichever is earlier. |
