As per section 2(1)(m) of Consumer Protection Act 1986, "person" includes
(1) A firm whether registered or not
(2) A Hindu undivided family
(3) A cooperative society
(4) Every other association of persons whether registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 or not:
Misleading advertisements, supply of interior services, charging more than MRP, hoarding and black marketing etc. leads to consumer exploitation called.
As per Section 2(1)(a) of Consumer Protection Act 1986, 'appropriate laboratory' means a laboratory or organisation
(1) Recognised by the Central Government
(2) Recognised by a State Government
(3) Financed or aided by the Central Government or a State Government for carrying out analysis or test of any goods with a view to determining whether such goods suffer from any defects:
As per Section 2(1)(c) of Consumer Protection Act 1986, 'complaint' means any allegation in writing made by a complainant that
(1) An unfair trade practice or a restrictive trade practice
(2) The goods/services bought/hired suffer from one or more defects/deficiency
(3) A trader or service provider has charged a price in excess of the price
(4) Goods/services which are hazardous or likely to be hazardous to life and safety of the public when used
As per Consumer Protection Act 1986, 'unfair trade practice' includes
(1) Falsely represents that the goods/services are of a particular standard, quality or grade
(2) Falsely represents any re-built, second-hand, renovated, reconditioned or old goods as new goods
(3) Represents that the goods or services have sponsorship, approval, performance, characteristics, accessories, uses or benefits which such goods or services do not have
By which Amendment to the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 the services availed of by a person for any commercial purpose was excluded from the definition of Consumer?
