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A Delhi-based influencer repeatedly publishes misleading advertisements for a health drink. Which body under the Act is empowered to inquire suo motu into the matter and intervene in proceedings, as a body protecting consumers as a class?

The Central Consumer Protection Authority has the power. It regulates false or misleading advertisements, protects consumer rights as a class, and may inquire suo motu and intervene in Commission proceedings. The Central, State and District Councils are only advisory and lack these enforcement functions.

  1. ACentral Consumer Protection Council
  2. BState Consumer Protection Council
  3. CCentral Consumer Protection AuthorityCorrect
  4. DDistrict Consumer Protection Council

Explanation

The Central Authority regulates false or misleading advertisements, can inquire suo motu, and can file complaints or intervene in Commission proceedings. The Councils are advisory bodies only and have no such enforcement powers.

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