Question

what are the objectives of COPRA 1986

Answer 1

The main objective of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 is to protect the interest and safeguard the rights of the consumers which are as follows:Right to be protected against the marketing of goods and services which are hazardous to life and propertyRight to be informed about the quality, quantity, potency, purity, standard and price of goods or services so as to protect the consumer against unfair trade practicesRight to be assured , wherever possible , access to a variety of goods and services at competitive pricesRight to be heard and to be assured that consumers' interests will receive due consideration at appropriate forumsRight to seek redressal against unfair trade practices and unscrupulous exploitation of consumersRight to consumer education.

Answer 2

The consumer protection Act of 1986 is often Abbreviated as COPRA 1986.

This act ensures the sustainability of the consumers' rights . It can be said that this act has its foundation laid at the very causes of the treatment the consumers would face one the transaction has been completed. Product promised and product delivered should match and if not by virtue of this law the consumer has every provision to replace it without getting involved into some messy brawls. The time bound redressal is also an effective consequence of this act.