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OBJECTIVES
The objective of the act is to provide for better protection of the interest of consumers and for that purpose to make provision for the establishment of consumer councils in each state
RIGHTS OF CONSUMER
Right to be protected against marketing
of goods which are hazardous to life and property. Right to be informed about the quality, quantity of goods. Right to be assured of availability of variety of goods at competitive prices. Right to consumer education
whole of India except the state of Jammu & Kashmir. This act applies to all Goods & Services. It covers all sectors public, private and co-operative. The provision of this act are compensatory in nature
COMMISSION
qualified to be a District Judge to be nominated by the State Government. A person of important in the field of education trade and commerce. A lady social worker. Each member or forum will hold office for a term of 5 years or up to the age of 65 years which ever is earlier and will not be eligible or re-appointment.
been or is a Judge of the High Court to be appointed by the State Government. Two others members who are popular for their knowledge and experience in the field of economics law commerce accountancy industry public affairs where one of these members shall be a women.
the Supreme Court to be appointed by the Central Government as its President. Four others members from the fields of economics law commerce accountancy industry public affairs where one of the members shall be a women.
registered under the Companies Act 1956. The Central Government. Any State Government. One or more Consumers.
AWARD OF COMPENSATION
Removal of defects from the goods.
Replacement of the goods. Refund of the price paid. Award of compensation for the loss or
PENALTIES
If a trader or person against whom a complaint is made or the complainant fails or omits to comply with any order made by a redressal agency he shall be punishable with imprisonment for any term not exceeding three years or with fine not exceeding ten thousand rupees or with both.
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