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A bank's compliance officer prepares a note on the Central Consumer Protection Council. Which statement about its composition is correct under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019?
The Central Council is chaired by the Minister-in-charge of the Department of Consumer Affairs in the Central Government. The other official or non-official members, representing interests, are as prescribed. The Chief Commissioner structure belongs to the Central Authority, not the Council.
- AIt consists of a Chief Commissioner and other Commissioners appointed by the Central Government
- BIt is chaired by the Collector of the district, with other members as prescribed
- CIt is chaired by the Minister-in-charge of the Department of Consumer Affairs, with other official or non-official members as prescribedCorrect
- DIt is chaired by the Minister-in-charge of Consumer Affairs of a State, with up to ten members nominated by the Central Government
Explanation
Section 3(2) makes the Central Council an advisory council with the Minister-in-charge of the Department of Consumer Affairs as Chairperson, plus other official or non-official members representing prescribed interests. Option A describes the Central Authority, B the District Council, and D the State Council.
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