Sheela had purchased a second-hand motor cycle for her son from Mahesh. The insurance policy for this vehicle had been obtained by Mahesh from Liberty General Insurance, and was valid from September 27, 2016 to September 26, 2017. The registration …
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The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) by it’s Order dated 4th July 2022, has barred hotels/restaurants from adding service charge automatically or by default, in any food bill. Further, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued guidelines on how …
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Who is a Complainant? Complainant means – A Consumer; – Any Voluntary Consumer Association; – The Central Government; – The State Governments or Union Territory Administration; – One or more consumers , where there are numerous consumers having …
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Cooking gas is a necessity in most homes in both, urban and rural India. The demand for cooking gas is not likely to diminish. And due to this constant demand, the temptation for malpractice is inevitable. Every household must be …
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The Consumer Protection Act, 1986, is a benevolent social legislation that lays down the rights of the consumers and provides therefore promotion and protection of the rights of the consumers. The first and the only Act of its kind in …
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Having Insurance is an important way of providing future financial security for ourselves and our families. However, many of us find this field intimidating and confusing. To ensure that we get our rightful dues as consumers, it is important …
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To provide simple, speedy and inexpensive Redressal of Consumer Disputes, the Consumer Protection Act 1986, envisages a 3-tier quasi-judicial machinery at the National, State and District levels. Jurisdiction: If the claim made by the complainant is: National …
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The definition of Consumer right is ‘the right to have information about the quality, potency, quantity, purity, price and standard of goods or services’, as it may be the case, but the consumer is to be protected against any …
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The word ‘Service” has been defined in U/S 2(o) of Consumer Protection Act (C P Act), which includes House and Construction. Thus on plain reading of the said definition read with the Section 2(d) i.e. the definition of Consumer, it …
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Difference between Service Charge and Service Tax: Service Charges are typically levied for the services rendered by the vendor. It is similar to a tip given to a waiter, except that it goes directly to the restaurant which then may …
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In today’s day and age acquiring a person’s contact details is far simpler than ever before. Taking advantage of this are many unsolicited telemarketers who call at any hour of the day bringing a halt to your routine. The following …
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The growing interdependence of the world economy and international character of many business practices have contributed to the development of universal emphasis on consumer rights protection and promotion. Consumers, clients and customers’ world over, are demanding value for …
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Earlier in 2015, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority had doubled the fine amount from Rs. 500 to Rs. 1,000 for rogue drivers. The state transport department is going to undertake a week-long special drive against rogue taxi and auto rickshaw …
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The time has come again for another hike in autorickshaw and taxi fares. This fare hike however, is applicable in only vehicles whose e-meter has been reset or recalibrated. The process of recalibration of the e-meters will be gradual. Meters …
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Vehicle Registration involves the recording of a motor vehicle in the official records after due verification. Vehicle Registration is mandatory under the law and is essential to prove the ownership of a vehicle. It is also required during the sale …
The motor vehicle insurance certificate is a legal requirement as per Chapter XI of the Motor Vehicle Act 1988 (sec 146 & 147). It also gives financial protection from accidental risk. It is very dangerous, not to mention illegal, to …
This is a basic step by step explanation on how to file an RTI Application and, if no action is taken, how to escalate the situation by filing an Appeal. How to File an RTI Application: Step 1 …
Below are the 4 formats required whilst filing a Consumer Complaint at the District Forums, State Commission, and National Commission: To view the full procedure for filing a Consumer Complaint click here. Model Form –1- Notice before filing …
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