Rights of Consumers in India

Rights of Consumers in India
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As a consumer in India, you have the following rights:

  • Right to safety: You have the right to be protected against goods and services that are hazardous to life and property.
  • Right to information: You have the right to be informed about the quality, quantity, potency, purity, standard and price of goods or services so as to protect the consumer against unfair trade practices.
  • Right to choose: You have the right to have access to a variety of goods and services at competitive prices.
  • Right to be heard: You have the right to be heard and to be assured that consumer interests will receive due consideration at appropriate forums.
  • Right to seek redressal: You have the right to seek redressal against unfair trade practices or restrictive trade practices.
  • Right to consumer education: You have the right to acquire consumer education.
  • Right to be represented: You have the right to represent yourself or be represented by a recognized consumer association in a consumer dispute.
  • Right to file a complaint: You have the right to file a complaint to the appropriate consumer forum for the protection of your rights.
  • Right to compensation: You have the right to receive compensation for any loss or injury suffered as a result of unfair trade practices or restrictive trade practices.
  • Right to health and environment: You have the right to be protected against goods, production processes and services that are hazardous to life and property.
  • Right to privacy: You have the right to privacy and confidentiality of your personal information, which should not be disclosed to others without your consent.
  • Right to consumer protection council: You have the right to approach the consumer protection council for seeking a resolution of your complaints.

Also read – https://vikaspedia.in/social-welfare/social-awareness/consumer-education/consumer-rights-and-responsibilities

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