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A complaint against Bharat Gadgets Pvt. Ltd. is pending before a State Commission, alleging an unfair trade practice affecting many buyers. The Central Authority wants to take part. Which statement is correct under the Act?

The Central Authority may intervene in proceedings before the District, State or National Commission on allegations of consumer rights violations or unfair trade practices. It may also file complaints before any of them. No approval from the Central Council is required.

  1. AIt may intervene in the proceedings before the State Commission, and may also file complaints before the District, State or National CommissionCorrect
  2. BIt may only observe, as intervention is allowed solely before the National Commission
  3. CIt may intervene only if the Central Council gives approval
  4. DIt can neither intervene nor file complaints, as these powers belong to the Chief Commissioner personally

Explanation

Section 18(2)(b) lets the Central Authority file complaints before the District, State or National Commission, and section 18(2)(c) lets it intervene in proceedings before any of them over alleged violation of consumer rights or unfair trade practices. No approval of the Council is required, and the powers belong to the Authority.

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