Question

Answer the following question in one or two sentences:

Explain the duties of a consumer.

Answer 1

1. Be quality conscious and aware of the rights to restrict business malpractices.
2. Be aware of misleading advertisements.
3. Insist the seller give a bill, receipt and guarantee/warranty card.
4. Compare the quality, price, durability, after-sales services, etc. of the product.
5. Carefully inspect a variety of goods and make the best choice.

In India 24^th December is the ‘National Consumers Day’ while 15^th March is ‘World Consumers Day’. Lok Adalat is an effective source of rapid redressal in our country. Consumer's protection is a social responsibility, so various consumer organization is actively functioning worldwide.