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Consumer Rights
Mention the significance of consumer courts in India.
Under COPRA, a three-tier quasijudicial machinery at the district, state and national levels was set up for redressal of consumer disputes.
(i)The district level court deals with the cases involving claims upto Rs 20 lakhs.
(ii)The state level courts between Rs 20 lakhs and Rs 1 crore and the national level court deals with cases involving claims exceeding Rs 1 crore.
(iii)If a case is dismissed in district level court, the consumer can also appeal in state and then in National level courts.
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Mention a few factors which cause exploitation of consumers.
What is the rationale behind the enactment of Consumer Protection Act, 1986?
Describe some of your duties as consumer if you visit a shopping complex in your locality.
Suppose you buy a bottle of honey and a biscuit packet. Which logo or mark you will have to look for and why?
What legal measures were taken by the government to empower the consumers in India?
Mention some of the rights of consumers and write a few sentences on each.
By what means can the consumers express their solidarity?
Critically examine the progress of consumer movement in India.
Select True or False
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