Consumer Protection

Question

Under three-tier machinery where can a legal heir or representative of a deceased consumer file a complaint when the compensation claimed is 25 Lakhs? 

Answer

For compensation claims above 20 lakhs, a consumer has to approach the state commission and file the complaint. In this case, the legal heir of deceased consumer can file complaint in state commission as the compensation claim is 25 lakh.

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Some More Questions From Consumer Protection Chapter

Why consumer protection is important for consumers? Give any one reason.

Why consumer protection is important for a businessman? Give any one reason.

Which Act of consumer protection provides safety to consumers against deficient services?

How does the ‘Government’ protect the interests of consumers? State.

Explain, in brief, any six remedies available to consumers under Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
Or
State any six reliefs available to consumers on the complaint made by them under Consumer Protection Act.
Or
Reena purchased one litre of pure Deshi Ghee from a shopkeeper. After using it she had a doubt that it is adulterated. She sent it for a laboratory test which confirmed that the Ghee is adulterated. State any six reliefs available to Reena, if she complains and the consumer court is satisfied with the genuineness of the complaint.

Prakhar purchased an ISI mark electric iron from ‘Bharat Electricals’. While using he found that it was not working properly. He approached the seller and complained for the same. The seller satisfies Prakhar by saying that he will ask the manufacturer to replace this iron. The manufacturer refused to replace and Bharat Electricals decided to file a complaint in the consumer court. Can ‘Bharat Electricals’ do this? Why? Also explain ‘who is a consumer’ as per Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

What are the main features of the Consumer Protection Act?

Give any two points of remedies available to consumers under Consumer Protection Act.

Who can a file complaint in a consumer court?

Or

Who can file a complaint under the Consumer Protection Act 1986?

Which Act provides relief to the buyers of goods in case the goods purchased do not comply with the expressed condition?