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Questions
Explain the following rights of a consumer as provided under Consumer Protection Act 1986:
Right to Safety;
Explain the following rights of consumers:
Right to safety
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Solution
Right to Safety: It is the right of consumers to safeguard themselves against goods and services which can be hazardous to life, health or property. For example, consumers can get injured if they use defective electrical appliances. Every consumer has the right to protect himself against such goods.
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