explain any 5 rights of consumers that protect them from exploitation in the market price
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The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 is one of the most important legal measures in protecting the rights of the consumers.
The following rights are given to the consumers according to it.
1. Right to Safety:- The consumers have the right to be protected against marketing of goods and services which are hazardous to life and property.
2. Right to be Informed :- The consumers have the right to know about the quality, quantity and price of goods and services.
3.Right to Choose :- Consumers have the right to assess the variety of goods and services at competitive prices. In case of a single supplier, the consumers have the right to be assured of satisfactory quality and service at a fair price.
4. Right to be Heard :- The consumers’ interest should receive due consideration at appropriate forums relating to consumer welfare.
5. Right to Seek Redressal :-Consumers have the right to get their claims settled in their favor in case of being cheated and exploited by the producer.
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1. Right to Safety:- The consumers have the
right to be protected against marketing of goods and services which are
hazardous to life and property.
2. Right to be Informed :- The consumers
have the right to know about the quality, quantity and price of goods and
services.
3.Right to Choose :- Consumers have the
right to assess the variety of goods and services at competitive prices. In
case of a single supplier, the consumers have the right to be assured of
satisfactory quality and service at a fair price.
4. Right to be Heard :- The consumers’
interest should receive due consideration at appropriate forums relating to
consumer welfare.
5. Right to Seek Redressal :-Consumers have
the right to get their claims settled in their favor in case of being cheated
and exploited by the producer.