Question

In the year2015 the Consumer Affairs Ministry had filed a suit in National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission against Nestle India, the manufacturer of Maggi noodles, seeking about rs.640 crore in damages for alleged unfair trade practices, false labelling and misleading advertisements.
In context of the above case:
Name any two other parties besides government who can file a case under Consumer Protection Act 1986.
ii) Why has the government filed a suit in NCDRC and at no other level of three tier redressal system?​

Answer 1

Answer:

(i)A complaint under Consumer Protection Act, 1986 can be made by: (Any two)

(i) Any consumer.

(ii) Any registered consumers’ association.

(iii) The Central Government or any State Government.

(iv) One or more consumers, on behalf of numerous consumers having the same interest.

(v)A legal heir or representative of a deceased consumer.