Himanshi Agarwal
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Let's learn some basics about consumer court, how to contact consumer court and how to seek help from the authorities.
What is consumer court?
Consumer Court is a special purpose court in India that deals with cases regarding consumer disputes, conflicts and grievances. They are judiciary hearings set up by the government to protect the consumers' rights. ... Consumers can file a case against a seller if they are cheated or exploited by sellers.
Types of consumer court-
List of Consumer Courts in India There are three types of Consumer Courts: • District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum (DCDRF) is a district-level court. It deals with cases valuing up to INR 20 lakh. State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (SCDRC) is a state-level court.
Difference between consumer court and consumer forum
Consumer courts can fine or punish the sellers or manufacturers who follow unfair trade practices whereas Consumer protection Council can develop consumer awareness among the people and help consumers to lodge complaints against the sellers or manufacturers who follow unfair trade practices.
What are the duties of a consumer?
What is consumer court?
Consumer Court is a special purpose court in India that deals with cases regarding consumer disputes, conflicts and grievances. They are judiciary hearings set up by the government to protect the consumers' rights. ... Consumers can file a case against a seller if they are cheated or exploited by sellers.
Types of consumer court-
List of Consumer Courts in India There are three types of Consumer Courts: • District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum (DCDRF) is a district-level court. It deals with cases valuing up to INR 20 lakh. State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (SCDRC) is a state-level court.
Difference between consumer court and consumer forum
Consumer courts can fine or punish the sellers or manufacturers who follow unfair trade practices whereas Consumer protection Council can develop consumer awareness among the people and help consumers to lodge complaints against the sellers or manufacturers who follow unfair trade practices.
What are the duties of a consumer?
- Duty of consumer to pay for the services or goods purchased or used. ...
- Duty of consumer to check weights, balances, prices etc. ...
- To update oneself about the various schemes of consumer protection.
- Duty not to fall in the trap of misleading information and advertisements.