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Question
Who among the following is not considered a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019?
Options
A person who buys any goods or avails any service for a consideration which has been paid.
A person who buys any goods or avails any service for a consideration which has been promised.
A person who obtains goods or avails services for a commercial purpose.
Any user of goods or beneficiary of services if such use is made with the approval of the buyer.
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Solution
A person who obtains goods or avails services for a commercial purpose.
Explanation:
Under CPA 2019, a person who obtains goods/services for commercial purpose is explicitly NOT a consumer. Option (a) is a consumer because consideration was paid; option (b) is a consumer because consideration was promised (deferred payment includes promise); option (d) is a consumer because the user has the buyer's approval.
