Consumer protection laws in India are designed to safeguard the rights of consumers and ensure that they are not taken advantage of by businesses. These laws cover a wide range of issues, including product safety, fair trade practices, and accurate labeling and advertising.
Some of the key legislation related to consumer protection in India includes the Consumer Protection Act of 1986, the Bureau of Indian Standards Act of 1986, and the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006. These laws provide consumers with the right to file complaints and seek redressal for any grievances they may have. In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of consumer rights in India, and the government has taken several steps to strengthen consumer protection laws.
The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 is a law in India that aims to strengthen the rights and protections of consumers in the country. The Act replaces the Consumer Protection Act of 1986, and it was passed by the Indian Parliament on August 9, 2019, and came into effect on July 20, 2020.
The act also provides for the setting up of Mediation Cells in the district and state-level commissions to facilitate quick and amicable resolution of consumer disputes.
The act also provides for the setting up of an e-filing system for consumer complaints, which aims to make the process of filing complaints faster, more efficient, and more accessible to consumers.
Additionally, the act provides for the appointment of a consumer protection officer in every district, who will be responsible for receiving consumer complaints and forwarding them to the appropriate forum for resolution.
