What is COPRA? Explain in long
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COPRA is nothing but the Consumer Protect Act. It was introduced in the year 1986 by government of India to safeguard the rights of consumers from the greedy business people aiming only for the profits.
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The Consumer Protection Bill, 2019 has been passed by the Lok Sabha on Jul 30, 2019, and Rajya Sabha on Aug 06, 2019. This bill was introduced in the parliament by the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Mr. Ram Vilas Paswan.
What is the Meaning of Consumer Protection Act, 2019?
Consumer Protection Act, 2019 is a law to protect the interests of the consumers. This act was inevitable to resolve a large number of pending consumer complaints in consumer courts across the country. It has ways and means to solve the consumer grievances speedily.
What is the aim of the Consumer Protection Act?
The basic aim of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 to save the rights of the consumers by establishing authorities for timely and effective administration and settlement of consumers’ disputes.
Key features of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019
1. Establishment of the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA):
The act has the provision of the Establishment of the CCPA which will protect, promote and enforce the rights of consumers.
2. Rights of consumers:
The act provides 6 rights to the consumers;
i. To have information about the quantity, quality, purity, potency, price, and standard of goods or services.
ii. To be protected from hazardous goods and services.
iii. To be protected from unfair or restrictive trade practices.
iv. To have a variety of goods or services at competitive prices
3. Prohibition and penalty for a misleading advertisement:
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) will have the power to impose fines on the endorser or manufacturer up to 2-year imprisonment for misleading or false advertisement (Like Laxmi Dhan Warsha Yantra).
4. Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission:
The act has the provision of the establishment of the Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions (CDRCs) at the national, state and district levels.
What is the Meaning of Consumer Protection Act, 2019?
Consumer Protection Act, 2019 is a law to protect the interests of the consumers. This act was inevitable to resolve a large number of pending consumer complaints in consumer courts across the country. It has ways and means to solve the consumer grievances speedily.
What is the aim of the Consumer Protection Act?
The basic aim of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 to save the rights of the consumers by establishing authorities for timely and effective administration and settlement of consumers’ disputes.
Key features of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019
1. Establishment of the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA):
The act has the provision of the Establishment of the CCPA which will protect, promote and enforce the rights of consumers.
2. Rights of consumers:
The act provides 6 rights to the consumers;
i. To have information about the quantity, quality, purity, potency, price, and standard of goods or services.
ii. To be protected from hazardous goods and services.
iii. To be protected from unfair or restrictive trade practices.
iv. To have a variety of goods or services at competitive prices
3. Prohibition and penalty for a misleading advertisement:
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) will have the power to impose fines on the endorser or manufacturer up to 2-year imprisonment for misleading or false advertisement (Like Laxmi Dhan Warsha Yantra).
4. Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission:
The act has the provision of the establishment of the Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions (CDRCs) at the national, state and district levels.
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