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Rights and Responsibilities of Consumers

NIOS · Class 10 · Business Studies

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Topics in Rights and Responsibilities of Consumers

1

Who is a Consumer?

  • A consumer is a person who buys goods or services to be used or consumed by himself or herself or by someone else on behalf of the buyer.
  • Goods may be consumable items or durable consumer goods.
  • Services consumed include electric power, telephone, transport, and theatre service.
2

Meaning of Consumerism

  • Consumerism is self-effort by consumers to safeguard themselves and ensure fair and honest practices by manufacturers, traders, dealers, and service providers.
  • Consumerism is a movement by consumers to protect their interests and create awareness against market malpractices.
  • Consumer awareness, consumer groups, and education strengthen consumerism.
3

Consumer Protection Act, 1986

  • The Consumer Protection Act was enforced in 1986.
  • The Act provides for consumer protection more comprehensively than any other law.
  • It covers goods and services and allows legal remedy for unfair practices and deficiency in services.
4

Six Rights of Consumers

  • There are six rights of consumers provided under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
  • The six rights are: right to safety, right to be informed, right to choose, right to be heard, right to seek redressal, and right to consumer education.
  • Right to safety means protection against goods that are injurious to health and life.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Consumer awareness, rights, and responsibilities under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986

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