{"id":441,"date":"2026-09-28T09:21:42","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T03:51:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/blog\/?p=441"},"modified":"2026-09-28T09:21:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T03:51:43","slug":"resolve-consumer-complaint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/blog\/resolve-consumer-complaint\/","title":{"rendered":"Filing a Consumer Complaint: Why ODR Works Better Than Court"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"background:#f8fbff;border:1px solid #d6e9ff;border-left:6px solid #1a73e8;border-radius:8px;padding:20px;margin:30px 0\">\n  <h2 style=\"margin:0 0 15px;color:#1a73e8;font-size:24px\">\ud83d\udccc TL;DR<\/h2>\n\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 15px;line-height:1.8\">\n    A consumer complaint in India has different practical routes: the company&#8217;s own grievance channel, the National Consumer Helpline, a private online dispute resolution platform, and a consumer commission.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 15px;line-height:1.8\">\n    Online dispute resolution offers a faster route for many consumer complaints.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.8\">\n    <strong>CADRE<\/strong> (India&#8217;s simplest online dispute resolution platform) runs this process end-to-end. It is easy to use, quick, and backed by experienced professionals who manage your case.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take an example of Priya, who orders a product online and pays in full. The delivery never arrives. The seller&#8217;s support desk stops replying after two emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She now has a choice to make, and most articles on this subject reduce it to court versus online. That framing is out of date and it leads people to the wrong door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is why the commission route isn&#8217;t always the fastest option, and how you can resolve a consumer complaint online with far less time and effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-box-title\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/blog\/resolve-consumer-complaint\/#5_possible_routes_to_resolve_a_consumer_complaint\" >5 possible routes to resolve a consumer complaint<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/blog\/resolve-consumer-complaint\/#Why_consumer_court_isnt_always_the_fastest_fix\" >Why consumer court isn&#8217;t always the fastest fix?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/blog\/resolve-consumer-complaint\/#1_Staffing_shortfalls\" >1. Staffing shortfalls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/blog\/resolve-consumer-complaint\/#2_Infrastructure_gaps\" >2. Infrastructure gaps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/blog\/resolve-consumer-complaint\/#3_Adjournment_culture\" >3. Adjournment culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/blog\/resolve-consumer-complaint\/#4_Disposal_time\" >4. Disposal time&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/blog\/resolve-consumer-complaint\/#What_is_consumer_dispute_resolution_outside_the_courtroom\" >What is consumer dispute resolution outside the courtroom?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/blog\/resolve-consumer-complaint\/#1_Negotiation\" >1. Negotiation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/blog\/resolve-consumer-complaint\/#2_Mediation\" >2. Mediation&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/blog\/resolve-consumer-complaint\/#3_Conciliation\" >3. Conciliation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/blog\/resolve-consumer-complaint\/#Consumer_court_vs_online_dispute_resolution_platform_Which_is_better\" >Consumer court vs online dispute resolution platform: Which is better?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/blog\/resolve-consumer-complaint\/#Documents_to_gather_before_you_start_a_consumer_complaint\" >Documents to gather before you start a consumer complaint<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/blog\/resolve-consumer-complaint\/#A_faster_way_to_resolve_consumer_complaints_with_CADRE\" >A faster way to resolve consumer complaints with CADRE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/blog\/resolve-consumer-complaint\/#FAQs_on_consumer_dispute_resolution\" >FAQs on consumer dispute resolution<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_possible_routes_to_resolve_a_consumer_complaint\"><\/span>5 possible routes to resolve a consumer complaint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. The company&#8217;s grievance channel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The seller, service provider, or platform&#8217;s own complaint desk, and where one exists, its nodal or grievance officer. It\u2019s free, and it creates a written record you will want later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-22.png\" alt=\"Customer complaint form on a clipboard with a pen, representing the process of submitting a complaint to a seller or service provider.\" class=\"wp-image-442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-22.png 900w, https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-22-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-22-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. National Consumer Helpline (NCH)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A free, government-run pre-litigation grievance-redressal mechanism run by the Department of Consumer Affairs. It takes your complaint up with the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. A sector grievance channel<\/strong>, if your complaint is in a regulated sector<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Banking, insurance, telecom, and several other sectors have their own ombudsman or regulatory grievance routes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. A private ODR platform<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A technology-administered arbitration process through an expert like CADRE. The <a href=\"https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/blog\/odr-full-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ODR process<\/a> is voluntary, legally binding, and can be much faster. There are several <a href=\"https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/blog\/odr-platform-india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ODR platforms in India<\/a> that can help you with your consumer complaints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. A consumer commission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Filed online through e-Jagriti, which provides online filing and virtual hearings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_consumer_court_isnt_always_the_fastest_fix\"><\/span>Why consumer court isn&#8217;t always the fastest fix?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Consumer courts were designed as the affordable, fast, and efficient alternative to civil litigation. But vacant benches, crumbling infrastructure, and routine adjournments now impose the very delays and costs the system was built to avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Staffing_shortfalls\"><\/span>1. Staffing shortfalls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearly 40% of the 159 sanctioned member posts across state commissions were vacant, and 17 of 35 state commissions were functioning without a president, as per the <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/legal\/news\/justice-delayed-consumer-cases-now-take-over-a-year-as-backlogs-mount-across-india\/articleshow\/129673869.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IJR &#8211; Consumer Justice Report 2026<\/a>. A commission cannot hear cases it does not have the people to hear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Infrastructure_gaps\"><\/span>2. Infrastructure gaps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even where a commission exists, the supporting infrastructure often does not. Nearly 90 districts have no consumer forum at all, leaving complainants with the choice of travelling long distances or abandoning their claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-23.png\" alt=\"Gavel beside a wooden legal symbol and a book labeled \u201cConsumer Protection Act,\u201d illustrating consumer protection and access to consumer forums.\" class=\"wp-image-443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-23.png 900w, https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-23-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-23-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Adjournment_culture\"><\/span>3. Adjournment culture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Consumer Protection Act requires commissions to record written reasons before granting an adjournment [Section 38(7), CPA 2019], routine adjournments remain common in practice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Disposal_time\"><\/span>4. Disposal time&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Across all three tiers, average disposal times exceed the statutory window. District commissions average 434 days, state commissions 327 days, and the NCDRC 371 days. All three sit past the statutory target the Act sets, and staffing gaps and adjournments stretch the wait further still.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_consumer_dispute_resolution_outside_the_courtroom\"><\/span>What is consumer dispute resolution outside the courtroom?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When the commission route takes over a year, and the claim value does not justify that wait, consumer <a href=\"https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/blog\/alternative-dispute-resolution-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">alternative dispute resolution<\/a> is the practical way forward. It lets you work toward a resolution without a court filing, unnecessary travel, or the delays the commission system carries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The form of consumer alternative dispute resolution gaining ground for complaints is <a href=\"https:\/\/cadreodr.com\/blog\/online-dispute-resolution-in-india\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online dispute resolution<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ODR is a technology-enabled process for resolving disputes digitally, without physical hearings or court filings. It usually cuts down travel, paperwork, and scheduling, and can take place before or instead of formal proceedings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a consumer complaint, ODR most often works through these methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Negotiation\"><\/span>1. Negotiation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The consumer and the business talk directly to settle the matter, with no neutral involved. It is the simplest route, and an online platform can host it end-to-end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Negotiation suits disputes where both sides are still on speaking terms and a quick, informal fix is realistic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Mediation\"><\/span>2. Mediation&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A neutral third party facilitates dialogue between the consumer and the business to help both sides reach a mutually agreed outcome. The mediator guides the conversation but cannot impose a result, and the process depends on both sides taking part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 itself supports this route, empowering commissions to refer disputes to mediation at any stage [Section 37, CPA 2019].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mediation fits best when both sides are open to resolving the matter, and the settlement amount or ongoing relationship matters more than winning a formal contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Conciliation\"><\/span>3. Conciliation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A conciliator plays a more active role than a mediator, suggesting terms and proposing solutions to bridge the gap between parties. The final outcome still rests on mutual agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Conciliation works well when the dispute is straightforward and a structured push toward resolution is more useful than open-ended dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Did you know?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a new option to file a commission online &#8211; e-Jagriti, launched on 1 January 2025 by the Department of Consumer Affairs. It supports online complaint filing, digital submission of documents, online payment of fees, virtual hearings, real-time case tracking, multilingual access and voice-to-text.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consumer_court_vs_online_dispute_resolution_platform_Which_is_better\"><\/span>Consumer court vs online dispute resolution platform: Which is better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Consumer court<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Online dispute resolution<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Timeline<\/td><td>327 to 434 days on average<\/td><td>Faster when both sides engage; no guaranteed settlement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost<\/td><td>Filing fees plus potential legal costs and travel<\/td><td>Usually lower; no travel or in-person attendance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Format<\/td><td>Physical or video hearings, scheduled by the commission<\/td><td>Online; may involve written exchanges and remote sessions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Outcome<\/td><td>Binding order enforceable as a civil court decree<\/td><td>Depends on the process: a settlement agreement or an arbitral award<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accessibility&nbsp;<\/td><td>Depends on geographic location; most districts have no forum<\/td><td>Accessible from anywhere with an internet connection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best suited for<\/td><td>Contested matters, statutory relief, product testing, or public-interest claims<\/td><td>Small to mid-value disputes where both sides want a quick resolution<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_to_gather_before_you_start_a_consumer_complaint\"><\/span>Documents to gather before you start a consumer complaint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The same set works for every route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Invoices, receipts and payment proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Order confirmations or booking references<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warranty or guarantee documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Records of earlier complaints and any company responses, including ticket or docket numbers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photographs or other evidence of the defect or failure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A clear note of the remedy you want: refund, replacement, or compensation, with an amount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_faster_way_to_resolve_consumer_complaints_with_CADRE\"><\/span>A faster way to resolve consumer complaints with CADRE<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Online dispute resolution is faster than court, but some consumers hesitate because they expect the process to be complicated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cadreodr.com\/solutions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CADRE (India&#8217;s simplest online dispute resolution platform)<\/a> is built to remove that concern. The platform is user-friendly and intuitive: you can get started easily and resolve your matter without spending hours figuring out the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much of the process runs on documents, with far fewer hearings to schedule or travel to arrange. Communication moves across channels and around the clock, with notices going out over WhatsApp, SMS, and IVR in regional languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cadreodr.com\/contact_us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get your dispute resolved with CADRE today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_consumer_dispute_resolution\"><\/span>FAQs on consumer dispute resolution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1787817354384\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How many days does the consumer court take?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The law mandates three to five months, but district commissions currently average 434 days, state commissions 327 days, and the NCDRC 371 days.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1787817369245\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can we challenge a consumer court decision?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. A district commission order can be appealed to the state commission, a state commission order to the NCDRC, and an NCDRC order to the Supreme Court, subject to the applicable conditions and deadlines.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1787817387202\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is Section 37 of the Consumer Protection Act?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It lets a consumer commission refer a dispute to mediation where it sees elements of a settlement, with the written consent of both parties.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1787817400451\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are NCH and consumer court the same?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. The National Consumer Helpline is a free, pre-litigation grievance-redressal mechanism that takes up complaints with companies. Consumer commissions are quasi-judicial bodies that pass binding, enforceable orders.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1787817422580\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How effective is the consumer court in India?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The system is stretched thin. Vacant benches, infrastructure gaps, and routine adjournments have pushed disposal times past a year across all three tiers. Even so, commissions remain the route for binding, enforceable relief in a few essential cases.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To resolve your consumer complaint, there are five possible routes. 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