Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
Analyze the importance of the three-tier judicial machinery under the Consumer Protection Act. (COPRA), 1986 for redressal of consumer disputes.
उत्तर
Under COPRA, the Indian govt. has set up consumer courts for the protection of consumers against exploitation by unfair and unethical trade practices by sellers, producers, and other service providers.
These courts have been set up at three levels,-Central, State, and District Levels.
i) Central consumer courts address and settle claims of Rs. 1 Crore and above.
ii) National consumer courts address and settle claims of 20 lakh and 1 crore.
iii) District consumer court address and settle claims below 1 Crore.
If a person still has his/her issue not resolved, he/she can appeal to a higher level of court. (appellate system)
APPEARS IN
संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain any three factors which gave birth to the 'Consumer Movement' in India.
What is meant by ‘transparency’?
What factors gave birth to the consumer movement in India? Trace its evolution.
What legal measures were taken by the government to empower the consumers in India?
By What Means Can the Consumers Express Their Solidarity?
Say True or False.
COPRA applies only to goods.
Say True or False.
India is one of the many countries in the world which has exclusive courts for consumer redressal.
Say True or False.
It is worthwhile to move to consumer courts only if the damages incurred are of high value.
Say True or False.
A consumer has the right to get compensation depending on the degree of the damage.
Describe the importance of the 'Right to Information (RTI)' for consumers.
