NATIONAL CONSUMER RIGHTS DAY: DECEMBER 24TH
AdminWHY IS IT #CELEBRATED?
#National_Consumer_Rights_Day in India marks the enactment of the #Consumer_Protection_Act of 1986, a landmark legislation approved on December 24, 1986, by the President of India. This act was introduced to safeguard consumers from #exploitation and ensure fair practices across various sectors.
WHAT DOES THE #ACT DO?
The Consumer Protection Act established a three-tier system of consumer courts—District, State, and National—for resolving disputes effectively. It also granted consumers six key rights:
#Right_to_Safety
#Right_to_Information
#Right_to_Choose
#Right_to_be_Heard
#Right_to_Seek_Redressal
#Right_to_Consumer_Education
WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR #CONSUMERS?
The act empowers consumers to:
#Demand #justice in cases of #defective #products or #poor #services.
Address issues such as #expired goods, #unfair trade practices, and #misleading advertisements. #Seek #protection and #accountability from businesses and service providers.
Role of the Human Rights & Social Justice Mission (HRSJM):
The #Human #Rights & #Social #Justice #Mission plays a pivotal role in spreading awareness about #consumer_rights. By organizing educational programs and campaigns across India, #HRSJM ensures that consumers understand their rights and know how to exercise them effectively.
