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When was the Consumer Protection Act passed in India?

When was the Consumer Protection Act passed in India? Correct Answer 1986

The correct answer is 1986.

Key Points

  • The Consumer Protection Act was passed in 1986 in India.
  • Consumer Protection Act 1986 is popularly known as COPRA.
  • This Act enabled the consumers to have the right to represent in consumer courts.
  • Under the act, three-tier quasi-judicial machinery at district, state and national levels were set up.
  • It was enacted to protect the interests of consumers in India.
  • The Act is regarded as the 'Magna Carta in the field of consumer protection for checking unfair trade practices, 'defects in goods' and 'deficiencies in services'.

 Thus, we can say that the Consumer Protection Act was passed in 1986 in India.

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