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प्रश्न
Write short notes on 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. This Act was further amended in 1993. The Act is referred to in short as ‘COPRA’.
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The Consumer Protection Act was passed in the interests of the sellers.
Aman Chadha started 'Bulls Eye' a company for providing cyber security solutions to businesses. Its objective is to prevent, detect and respond to cyber attacks and protect critical data. He was a hardworking software engineer and an expert in cybersecurity. His reputation grew by leaps and bounds as he was not only a person of integrity but also did his work with utmost honesty and sincerity. The business started growing day by day.
He was delighted when he was offered a big project by the Ministry of Defence. While working on the project, he found that the volume of work made it impractical for him to handle all the work by himself. He decided to expand the team. The company maintained a close liaison with a local engineering college. During a campus placement, Ishan and Vrinda were appointed to work for the new project.
He found the new employees capable. Enthusiastic and trustworthy. Aman Chadha was thus, able to focus on objectives and with the help of Ishan and Vrinda, the project was completed on time. Not only this Aman Chadha was also able to extend his area of operations. On the other hand, Ishan and Vrinda also got opportunities to develop and exercise initiative.
1) Identify and briefly explain the concept used by Aman Chadha in the above case which helped him in focusing on objectives.
2) Also, state any four points of importance of the concept identified in (i) above.
State the rights of consumers.
The court established by Government to settle consumer disputes by mutual compromise.
State the name of forum which settles the claims of the consumers up to Rs 20 lakhs.
Consumer Protection Act provides protection to the consumers.
Who is a consumer as per CPA?
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.
Enumerate any five rights of a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
