Question

Explain any four legal measures taken by the government to empower the consumers in india

Answer 1

1)MRTP (monopolies and restrictive trade practices Act)was enacted in1984 to check unfair trade practices.       2)COPRA was enacted in 1986 to protect consumers from exploitation in market place.     3)Consumer courts have been set up to provide justice to the people who were treated unfairly in the marketplace

Answer 2

Answer:

Following are some legal measures taken by the government to empower the consumers in India.

1.Consumer Protection Act popularly known as COPRA was enacted in 1986.

2. India has been observing 24th December as national Consumer Day.

3. In October 2005, the Government of India enacted a law, popularly known as RTI (Right to Information) Act, which ensures its citizens all the information about the functioning of Government Departments.