Question

What is a Consumer Protection Act ,1986 (CPA,1986)?

Answer 1

Consumer Protection Act, 1986. An Act to provide for better protection of the interests of consumers and for that purpose to make provision for the establishment of consumer councils and other authorities for the settlement of consumers' disputes and for matters connected there with.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Consumer Protection act, 1986 protects and promotes the rights of the consumers.

Even the things that we purchase for our daily use come under this act.

In case of a complaint, We can write to the consumer court forum.

All of us should stay alert and know our rights.

• We must purchase products of good quality and pay the correct amount.

• If the prices, weight, or quality are not correct, we must point it out.

• If no action is taken by the person selling the product, we can approach the Consumer's forum and fight for our rights.

• In 2015, the government approved a new Consumer Protection bill which aims at speedy disposal of Court cases.