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प्रश्न
What are the objectives of the Consumer Protection Act,1986?
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उत्तर
The Central Government enacted a comprehensive law called the Consumer Protection Act in 1986. This Act came into force with effect from 15.04.1987. It is in short, called ‘COPRA’.
Objectives:
- Consumer Protection Act protects the interests of the consumers.
- This Act provides safeguards against defective goods and deficient services, untrade practices.
- It also gives settlement of consumer disputes.
- It is applicable to the public sector, financial, and cooperative enterprises.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Manuj bought a packet of chips from a local shopkeeper and found that the ingredients given on the label were not legible. He complained about it to the company. The company sent a written apology stating that they will make sure that existing packets are withdrawn from the market and new packets with legible labels are soon made available.
State the consumer right which Manuj exercised.
Explain the following rights of a consumer as provided under Consumer Protection Act 1986:
Right to Safety;
Explain the following rights of a consumer as provided under Consumer Protection Act 1986:
Right to be Heard.
State the rights of consumers.
Write the word. or phrase or tenn which can substitute the following statement~:
A consumer disputes redressal forum working at state level:
Consumer Protection Act provides protection to the consumers.
Select the proper option from the options given below and rewrite the complete sentence:
Amendments were introduced to Consumer Protection Act in the year 1993 and ________.
Write short answer of the following.
Why is the enactment of Consumer Protection Act important for consumers?
Agrim purchased a Diesel Car for ₹ 7 Lakhs from an automobile Company and found its engine to be defective. Despite many complaints, the defect was not rectified. Suggest the appropriate authority where Agrim under his right as a consumer, could file a complaint.
