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Question
Write short notes on Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
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Solution
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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