Question

Write short notes on the following.
Importance of consumer protection.

Answer 1

The importance of consumer protection can be understood from the following points:

1. Consumer ignorance: A consumer is ignorant and thus he should know how to exercise his rights and seek relief.

2. Unorganized consumer: As the consumers are unorganized there is a need for a consumer organization that can unify them.

3. Exploitation of consumers: Consumers are exploited by way of adulteration, fake information and weights, misleading advertisement, etc. Thus, they need to be protected.