CS Professional · Banking and Insurance - Laws and Practice · Consumer Protection
A State Consumer Protection Council met only once in a year because the Chairperson felt no business was pending. Which statement correctly reflects the Act?
The single meeting is non-compliant. Although the State Council meets as and when necessary, the Act requires not less than two meetings every year. There is no quarterly requirement and no Central approval can reduce the minimum.
- AThis is acceptable because the Council meets only when necessary
- BThis is acceptable if the Central Government approves
- CThis is not compliant, because not less than two meetings must be held every yearCorrect
- DThis is not compliant, because the Council must meet every quarter
Explanation
Section 6(3) says the State Council meets as and when necessary, but not less than two meetings shall be held every year. One meeting falls short of this minimum. No quarterly requirement exists in the text.
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