Section 7(1) in Kerala Consumer Protection Rules, 2005
(1)Appropriate panel of candidates for consideration of appointment as whole-time member in the District Forum shall be called for by the Department in charge of Consumer Affairs in Government from the concerned District Collectors and the District Collectors may, after due publicity, furnish a short listed panel of candidates, not exceeding five candidates per vacancy, with relevant documents and details to the Government after verification and scrutiny of the qualifications and other eligibility criteria prescribed in the Act and these Rules:Provided that the Government Department dealing with the Consumer Affairs may, if necessary, advertise directly for the purpose.
