Consumer Protection Bill

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  • The Lok Sabha passed the Consumer Protection Bill, 2019.
  • The Bill replaced the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
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  • The Bill provides for
(1) Strengthening the rights of consumers
(2) Mechanism for redressal of complaints.
(3) Setting up of authorities for effective administration and timely disputes
(4) E-commerce will be covered under the ambit of the law.
(5) Celebrities will be accountable for false and misleading advertisements.
Source
The Hindu
Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 31st Jul 2019
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