Question

what legal measure r taken by the govtto empower the consumer in india

Answer 1

The following legal measures have been taken to empower consumers:

a. The government passed monopolies trade practises act to prevent unfair and fraudulent trade practises.
b. A major step taken in 1986 by the Indian government with the enactment of the
Consumer Protection Act 1986, popularly known as COPRA
c. Then , there are a number of consumer protection rules governed under Consumer protection act 1986
d. Under the Consumer Protection Act 1986, a three tier judicial system has been formed.
e.This act provides establishment of consumer disputes redressal agencies at district, state and national level.
f. Consumers can invoke their right to redressal and right to represent.
g. Government also passed in The Right to Information Act in 2005 that seeks to empowers all Indian Citizens to seek information from public authorities, which includes central, state and local governments, Parliament, judiciary, police etc. Under RTI, a citizen can ask question, seek information, take copies of official documents, inspect government work and its progress.