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Concept of Consumer

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CBSE: Class 12

Meaning

  • A consumer is a person who uses or enjoys goods or services.
  • A consumer is a person who buys goods or takes services for some payment (now or later, full or part).
  • A person using the goods or getting the benefit of services with the buyer’s permission is also a consumer.
CBSE: Class 12

Scope of Transactions

  • The definition applies to both offline and online transactions.
  • Includes transactions through electronic means.
  • Includes teleshopping, direct selling, and multilevel marketing.
CBSE: Class 12

Who is not a consumer

  • A person who takes goods or services for resale is not a consumer.
  • A person who takes goods or services for commercial purpose is not a consumer.
  • Such persons are not covered by the Consumer Protection Act 2019.
CBSE: Class 12

Key Points: Concept of Consumer

  • Consumer uses or enjoys goods or services.
  • Must buy or take services against some form of payment.
  • Users or beneficiaries with buyer’s permission are also consumers.
  • Law covers offline and online transactions, including electronic, teleshopping, direct selling, and multilevel marketing.
  • Those taking goods or services for resale or commercial purpose are not consumers under this Act.
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