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प्रश्न
Explain the following right of a consumer as per the Consumer Protection Act, 2019:
Right to be heard
उत्तर
The consumer has a right to file a complaint and to be heard in case of dissatisfaction with a good or service. It is because of this reason that many enlightened business firms have set up their own consumer service and grievance cells. Many consumer organizations are also working in this direction and helping consumers in the redressal of their grievances.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Answer the following question:
Sumit purchased an ISI marked washing machine of a famous brand ‘MG’ from TG Electronics Ltd. The shopkeeper asked him to wait for two days for the installation of the machine. His friend, Vivek, was very fond of experimenting with new electronic products. He told Sumit that there is no need to wait for the company’s representative to install the machine and that he could do it. So, both of them installed the machine without following the manufacturer’s instructions. Initially, the machine worked effectively and the wash was good. But after two days, the machine stared stopping in between the wash cycle. Sumit and Vivek tried their best to start the machine but failed in their efforts. Sumit, therefore, approached TG Electronics Ltd., which refused to provide any service on the plea that the installation of the machine was not done by the company.
1) State the responsibility which Sumit had to fulfill as an aware consumer to get the services of the company.
2) Explain briefly any two rights which Sumit could have exercised had he fulfilled his responsibility identified in part (a).
What are the responsibilities of a consumer?
Explain the rights and responsibilities of consumer?
Which of the following statements is correct?
- In addition to rights, a consumer also has some responsibilities.
- In addition to rights, a consumer also has no responsibilities.
Match the CONSUMER RIGHTS as per Consumer Protection Act in Column I with the appropriate EXPLANATION in Column II.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (1) | Right to be protected | (i) | Wide variety of products in terms of quality, brand, prices, size, etc. should be offered to the consumer. |
| (2) | Right to choose | (ii) | Protection to consumer against goods and services which are hazardous to life and health |
| (3) | Right to seek Redressal | (iii) | Consumer to get relief in case the product or service falls short of his expectations. |
Pragya bought an iron of reputed brand for Rs. 1,500 but it caused an electric shock while it was being used. Pragya wants to exercise her 'Right'. Identify the right which she can exercise.
Which of the following statements is true?
Read the following text and answer the following questions on the basis of the same :
Piyali purchased an ISI marked Heater from Bharti Appliances. She made cash payment, but failed to get a Cash Memo. While making use of the heater she observed that it was not working properly. She contacted the shopkeeper immediately and told him the problem. Shopkeeper paid no heed to her complaint. Rather he marked that the good in question was not bought from his shop. Piyali had no evidence of proving that the heater was purchased from his shop only. She discussed the problem with her friend Sohini who advised her to approach Consumer Forum and lodge the complaint. Piyali was convinced with the idea of lodging the complaint against the shopkeeper but due to lack of cash memo it was difficult for her to proceed.
Identify the right of the consumer as referred to in the above paragraph.
Read the following text and answer the following questions on the basis of the same :
Piyali purchased an ISI marked Heater from Bharti Appliances. She made cash payment, but failed to get a Cash Memo. While making use of the heater she observed that it was not working properly. She contacted the shopkeeper immediately and told him the problem. Shopkeeper paid no heed to her complaint. Rather he marked that the good in question was not bought from his shop. Piyali had no evidence of proving that the heater was purchased from his shop only. She discussed the problem with her friend Sohini who advised her to approach Consumer Forum and lodge the complaint. Piyali was convinced with the idea of lodging the complaint against the shopkeeper but due to lack of cash memo it was difficult for her to proceed.
Under which Act Piyali can seek to protect her rights being a consumer?
"Consumer has a right to acquire knowledge". Identify the right.
Name the right, which require manufacture to provide information like ingredients, date of manufacture, price, quantity, directions for use, etc. on the product.
Sandeep purchased a packet of biscuits from a nearby shop. He observed that the ingredients given on the label were not legible. He complained about it to the customer care of the company. The company sent a written apology besides stating that it will be ensured that the existing packets in the market will be withdrawn with immediate effect and new packets with legible labels will be made available. Which consumer right did Sandeep exercise?
A consumer has which of the following?
Ahana buys a packet of bread from a bakery shop without collecting the bill. The bread packet does not contain any information other than the name of shop. Once she reached home and tasted the bread, she found it to be stale. Which consumer right has been violated?
Explain the following right of a consumer as per the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019:
Right to Safety
As per Consumer Protection Act, 2019, 'the consumer has a right to get relief in case the product or service falls short of his expectations.' Which consumer right is discussed in the above statement?
Mr. Akshay, a 20 year old college student purchased a book online from XYZ Pvt Ltd and when it was delivered, he noticed that there was no MRP mentioned on it. He browsed the internet and found that the book was sold at different prices in different places. He filed a case in District forum against the publisher. The court held in favour of Akshay and awarded a compensation of ₹10,000.
- Identify and state the consumer right violated in the above case.
- Name and explain the right exercised by Mr. Akshay.
