What are the measures were taken by government to empower the consumer in India
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The legal measures taken by the government to empower the consumers in India were
(i) The MRTP Act was enacted in 1984, to check unfair trade practices by manufacturers and service providers.
(ii) The Consumer Protection Act (COPRA) was enacted in 1986, to protect consumers from exploitation in the marketplace.
(iii) Subsequently, Consumer Courts have been set up to provide justice to consumers who have been treated unfairly in the marketplace.
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.