Question

Explain briefly the meaning of 'consumer' with reference to Consumer Protection Act 1986.

Answer 1

As per consumer protection act 1986, A Consumer is a person who purchases a product or avails a service for a consideration, either for his personal use or to earn his livelihood by means of self-employment. The consideration may be:

Paid Promised Partly paid and partly promised. It also includes a beneficiary of such goods/services when such use is made with the approval of such person.