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प्रश्न
State any four features of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
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उत्तर
The Consumer Protection Act of 2019 is a law designed to safeguard the rights and interests of consumers in India. The features of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 are:
- Establishment of Central Consumer Protection Authority: The legislation establishes the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), endowed with the authority to investigate, recall products, and impose penalties for unfair trade practices and misleading advertisements.
- E-commerce Consumer Protection: The Act extends consumer protection measures to cover e-commerce transactions, introducing a distinct mechanism for addressing consumer complaints related to e-commerce platforms.
- Product Liability: The Act introduces the concept of product liability, holding manufacturers and service providers accountable for any harm resulting from defective products or services.
- Mediation: This implies that both consumers and businesses have the option to settle disputes through mediation rather than resorting to a consumer court for resolution.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
In India Consumer Protection Act is not required.
Write short answer of the following.
State the responsibilities of consumers.
Select the proper option from the options given below and rewrite the sentences:
Ultimate goal of business must be the sa tisfaction of ..... ... .. .......... ... .
Match the correct pairs.
Answer the following question.
What do you mean by Consumer protection? Explain its importance.
Match the correct pairs :
| Group 'A' | Group 'B' |
| a. Private Company | 1. Minimum 7 members |
| b. Overdraft | 2. Saving Account |
| c. ATM | 3. 1996 |
| d. Consumer Protection Act | 4. Electronic Business |
| e. Controlling | 5. Current Account |
| 6. Maximum 50 members | |
| 7. Automatic Teller Machine | |
| 8. 1986 | |
| 9. Individual Taste | |
| 10. To take corrective action |
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The consumer dispute redressal authority can be approached by the patient's family. Explain any three rights to the consumers.
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Unfortunately, his clothes got damaged in the first wash due to manufacturing defect in the machine's rotator.
- Mr. Deepak can be called a responsible consumer. Give one reason to support this statement.
- Which provision under Consumer Protection Act, 2019 enables Mr. Deepak to claim a compensation for the manufacturing defect in the washing machine?
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