Question

Write a paragraph on the Right of Consumers.

Answer 1

Rights of Consumers

1. The consumers have the right to be protected against the marketing of goods and services, which are hazardous to life and property.
2. The quality, quantity, potency, purity, standard and price of goods should be properly informed. Assurance of access to a variety of goods and services at competitive prices.
3. In the case of single supplier, the consumer has the right to be assured of satisfactory quality and service at a fair price.
4. The consumer's interests should receive due consideration at appropriate forums relating to consumer welfare.
5. They seek redressal against unfair trade practices or exploitation of consumers and right to fair settlement of the genuine grievances and the knowledge about goods and issues relating to consumer welfare.
6. The Right to Information Act was passed by the Parliament on 12th Oct 2005.
7. It enables all citizens to use their fundamental right to access information from public bodies.