Source: News on Air Subject: Polity Context: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed an ₹11 lakh penalty on coaching institute for publishing misleading advertisements related to UPSC CSE results. The action was taken under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, highlighting strict enforcement against deceptive coaching claims. About Consumer Protection Act, 2019: What is …
Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies Q3. The Central Consumer Protection Authority reflects the evolution of consumer rights from remedial justice to regulatory governance. Examine this statement. Analyse its powers and functions. Discuss the challenges in operationalising this model. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question In the context of the …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation, trade practices etc Source: The Hindu Context: On July 4, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) announced five guidelines to prevent unfair trade practices and to protect consumer interests regarding the levy …
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Topics Covered: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Central Consumer Protection Authority What to study? For Prelims: CCPA- objectives, composition and functions. For Mains: Significance and the need for CCPA. Context: The government is all set to establish a Central Consumer Protection Authority. What is the Central Consumer Protection Authority? The authority is being constituted …
