What are the powers and functions of Central Consumer Protection Authority?

The main function of the Central Authority shall be to: (a) Protect, promote and enforce the rights of consumers as a class, and prevent violation of consumers rights under this Act; (b) Prevent unfair trade practices and ensure that no person engages himself in unfair trade practices; (c) Ensure that…

What is the Power to penalize of District Commission, the State Commission or the National Commission?

Where a trader or a person against whom a complaint is made or the complainant fails or omits to comply with any order made by the Commission, the State Commission or the National Commission, as the case may be, such trader or person or complainant shall be punishable with imprisonment…

What is Consumer Protection Council & Its Object as per latest amendment sought in Consumer Protection Act?

The Act provides for Constitution of the Consumer Protection Council at Central, State & District Level known as “Central Consumer Protection Council”, “State Consumer Protection Council & District Consumer Protection Council. Which shall primarily sit at least once a year and as and when required at such time and place…

How is a Consumer complaint filed processed and decided?

On receipt of a complaint made the District Commission/State Commission/National Commission may, by order, allow the complaint to be proceeded with or rejected: Provided that a complaint shall not be rejected unless an opportunity of being heard has been given to the complainant: Provided further that the admissibility of the…

Whether Legal Notice is must before filing consumer complaint?

Legal Notice which is sent by lawyer and or Notice sent by consumer is not compulsory as per provisions of Consumer Protection Act. However it is highly advisable to always send a written communication or legal notice through lawyer to the opposite party i.e to seller / manufacturer/ provider of…