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Question
Explain the following rights of a consumer as provided by Consumer Protection Act, 2019:
Right to Seek Redressal
Solution
The consumer has a right to get relief in case the product or service falls short of his expectations. The Consumer Protection Act provides a number of reliefs to the consumers including replacement of the product, removal of the defect in the product, compensation paid for any loss or injury suffered by the consumer, etc.
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