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WHO IS A CONSUMER |
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According to the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, one who purchases goods or services for his/her use is a consumer. The user of such goods or services with the permission of the buyer is also a consumer. Therefore, every one of us is a consumer in one way or the other. |
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AS A CONSUMER WE ENJOY CERTAIN RIGHTS SUCH AS: |
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- Right to Safety
- Right to be informed
- Right to Choose
- Right to be heard
- Right to be Redressa
- Right to Consumer Education
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WHO CAN FILE A COMPLAINT |
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CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH A COMPLAINT CAN BE FILED |
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WHAT CONSTITUTES A COMPLAINT |
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If you have suffered loss or damage as a result of any unfair/restrictive trade practices adopted by the trader.
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If the goods purchased suffer from any defect
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If the Services hired/ availed of suffer from deficiencies in any respect
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If you have been charged a price in excess of the price displayed or fixed by or under any law in force
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If the goods hazardous to life and safety, are being offered for sale to public in contravention of any law in force
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RELIEF AVAILABLE TO CONSUMERS |
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- Removal of defects from the goods
- Replacement of the goods
- Refund of the price paid
- Award of compensation for the loss or injury suffered
- Removal of defects or deficiencies in the services
- Award for adequate costs to parties
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WHERE TO FILE THE COMPLAINT |
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It depends upon the cost of the goods or services or the compensation asked |
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- If it is less than Rs . 20 lakhs -in District Forum
- If more than Rs.20 lakhs but less then Rs . 1 crore - before the State Commission
- If more than Rs . 1 crore -before the National Commission
- Address are available on web at www.fcamin.nic.in
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HOW TO FILE A COMPLAINT |
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A. A complaint can be filed on a plain paper. It should contain |
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- The name description and address of the complaints and the opposite party
- The Facts relating to complaint and when and where it arose.
- Documents in support of allegations in the complaint
- The relief which the complainants is seeking
- The complaint should be signed by the complainants or his authorized agent.
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B. No lawyer required for filing the complaint |
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C. Nominal court fee |
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| Download model complaint form for consumer courts ( district forum/state commission) |
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