NATIONAL CONSUMER RIGHTS DAY: DECEMBER 24TH

WHY 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.

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