Question

What legal measures were taken by the government to empower the consumers in India?

NCERT Class X
Social Studies - Understanding Economic Development

Chapter _CONSUMER RIGHTS

Answer 1

Legal measures taken by the government to empower consumers in India are plenty. First and foremost being the COPRA in 1986. Then, in October 2005, the Right to Information Act was passed, ensuring citizens all information about the functioning of government departments. Also, under COPRA, a consumer can appeal in state and national courts, even if his case has been dismissed at the district level. Thus, consumers even have the right to represent themselves in consumer courts now.

Answer 2

The legal measures taken by the government to empower the consumers in India were --

1) The MRTP Act was enacted in the year 1984 to check unfair trade practices by manufacturers and service providers.

2) The consumer Protection Act was enacted in the year 1986 to protect consumers from exploitation in the Marketplace.

3) Subsequently consumer courts have been set up to provide justice to consumers who have been treated unfairly in the market places.