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Consumer Protection Councils and Tribunals

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What is the primary objective of consumer protection councils and tribunals?

  1. To promote consumer awareness and education

  2. To provide a forum for redressal of consumer grievances

  3. To regulate the activities of businesses and service providers

  4. To enforce consumer protection laws and regulations


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary objective of consumer protection councils and tribunals is to provide a platform for consumers to seek redressal for their grievances against businesses and service providers.

Which law in India established the consumer protection councils and tribunals?

  1. The Consumer Protection Act, 1986

  2. The Consumer Protection (Amendment) Act, 2019

  3. The Consumer Protection Rules, 1987

  4. The Consumer Protection Regulations, 2020


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 is the primary legislation that established the consumer protection councils and tribunals in India.

What is the composition of a district consumer disputes redressal forum?

  1. A president and two members

  2. A president and four members

  3. A president and six members

  4. A president and eight members


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A district consumer disputes redressal forum consists of a president and two members.

What is the jurisdiction of a district consumer disputes redressal forum?

  1. To adjudicate consumer disputes involving claims up to Rs. 20 lakhs

  2. To adjudicate consumer disputes involving claims up to Rs. 50 lakhs

  3. To adjudicate consumer disputes involving claims up to Rs. 1 crore

  4. To adjudicate consumer disputes involving claims up to Rs. 2 crores


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A district consumer disputes redressal forum has jurisdiction to adjudicate consumer disputes involving claims up to Rs. 20 lakhs.

What is the composition of a state consumer disputes redressal commission?

  1. A president and three members

  2. A president and four members

  3. A president and five members

  4. A president and six members


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A state consumer disputes redressal commission consists of a president and three members.

What is the jurisdiction of a state consumer disputes redressal commission?

  1. To adjudicate consumer disputes involving claims between Rs. 20 lakhs and Rs. 1 crore

  2. To adjudicate consumer disputes involving claims between Rs. 50 lakhs and Rs. 2 crores

  3. To adjudicate consumer disputes involving claims between Rs. 1 crore and Rs. 5 crores

  4. To adjudicate consumer disputes involving claims above Rs. 5 crores


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A state consumer disputes redressal commission has jurisdiction to adjudicate consumer disputes involving claims between Rs. 20 lakhs and Rs. 1 crore.

What is the composition of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)?

  1. A president and four members

  2. A president and five members

  3. A president and six members

  4. A president and seven members


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) consists of a president and six members.

What is the jurisdiction of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)?

  1. To adjudicate consumer disputes involving claims above Rs. 1 crore

  2. To adjudicate consumer disputes involving claims above Rs. 2 crores

  3. To adjudicate consumer disputes involving claims above Rs. 5 crores

  4. To adjudicate consumer disputes involving claims above Rs. 10 crores


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has jurisdiction to adjudicate consumer disputes involving claims above Rs. 1 crore.

What is the time limit for filing a consumer complaint before a consumer disputes redressal forum?

  1. Within 2 years from the date of cause of action

  2. Within 3 years from the date of cause of action

  3. Within 4 years from the date of cause of action

  4. Within 5 years from the date of cause of action


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A consumer complaint must be filed before a consumer disputes redressal forum within 2 years from the date of cause of action.

What is the procedure for filing a consumer complaint before a consumer disputes redressal forum?

  1. File a written complaint along with supporting documents

  2. File a complaint online through the e-filing portal

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A consumer complaint can be filed before a consumer disputes redressal forum either by filing a written complaint along with supporting documents or by filing a complaint online through the e-filing portal.

What is the fee for filing a consumer complaint before a consumer disputes redressal forum?

  1. Rs. 100

  2. Rs. 200

  3. Rs. 300

  4. Rs. 400


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The fee for filing a consumer complaint before a consumer disputes redressal forum is Rs. 100.

What is the time limit for a consumer disputes redressal forum to decide a consumer complaint?

  1. Within 3 months from the date of filing of the complaint

  2. Within 6 months from the date of filing of the complaint

  3. Within 9 months from the date of filing of the complaint

  4. Within 12 months from the date of filing of the complaint


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A consumer disputes redressal forum is required to decide a consumer complaint within 3 months from the date of filing of the complaint.

What are the remedies that a consumer disputes redressal forum can grant to a consumer?

  1. Compensation for damages suffered

  2. Refund of the amount paid for the defective goods or services

  3. Replacement of the defective goods or services

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A consumer disputes redressal forum can grant a consumer compensation for damages suffered, refund of the amount paid for the defective goods or services, and replacement of the defective goods or services.

What is the procedure for appealing against an order of a consumer disputes redressal forum?

  1. File an appeal before the state consumer disputes redressal commission

  2. File an appeal before the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An appeal against an order of a consumer disputes redressal forum can be filed either before the state consumer disputes redressal commission or before the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC).

What is the time limit for filing an appeal against an order of a consumer disputes redressal forum?

  1. Within 30 days from the date of the order

  2. Within 45 days from the date of the order

  3. Within 60 days from the date of the order

  4. Within 90 days from the date of the order


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An appeal against an order of a consumer disputes redressal forum must be filed within 30 days from the date of the order.

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