CS Professional · Banking and Insurance - Laws and Practice · Consumer Protection
A State Consumer Protection Council in a state held one meeting in April and another in October of the same year, convened by the State's Minister for Consumer Affairs. The Central Government had nominated 8 members to it. A trainee claims this is non-compliant. Applying the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, what is the correct view?
The Council is compliant. A State Council must hold at least two meetings every year, and the Central Government may nominate up to ten members. Eight nominees is within the cap, and the State's Consumer Affairs Minister is the proper chairperson.
- ANon-compliant, because the Central Government cannot nominate any member to a State Council
- BCompliant on both counts: at least two meetings a year are required, and the Centre may nominate up to ten membersCorrect
- CNon-compliant, because the Collector must chair the State Council
- DNon-compliant, because State Councils must meet at least four times a year
Explanation
Section 6 requires the State Council to meet as and when necessary but not less than two meetings every year, and allows the Central Government to nominate members not exceeding ten. The Minister-in-charge of Consumer Affairs in the State is Chairperson. Eight nominees is within the limit and two meetings meet the minimum.
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