Question

Discribe about consumer protecttion merits and dismerits

Answer 1

Answer:

☞merits of consumer protection

1. Consumers must not be provided with false or misleading information in marketing. 2. Marketing must not violate good practices: for example, the use of violence and discrimination based on gender or ethnicity in advertising is not acceptable. 3. Marketing must take into account the position of the target audience and not exploit their susceptibility to influence due to age, disability or gullibility. Inappropriateness is assessed from the viewpoint of the target audience. 4. The position of minors is safeguarded so that, without the consent of a parent or guardian, they can only make ordinary and minor purchases. Minors must also not be directly prompted to buy a product or to persuade their parents to buy it. 5. Advertising must be recognisable on all channels. For example, a blogger or vlogger must clearly state if the posting was done in cooperation with a company and he/she received the showcased products or services for free.

☞ demerit of consumer protection

1. The Act includes only two clauses concerning the supply of perilous goods, but it does not inflict any stringent accountability on those who provide such products.

2. This Act does not permit the Consumer Redressal Fora to proceed either interim order or “cease and discontinue orders”. Interim Order applies to short restraint.

3. The Act does not authorize a consumer to complain to the Consumer fora if an alternative solution is accessible under some other grounds.