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The Central Consumer Protection Authority is being set up. Which statement about its composition and location is correct under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019?
The Authority consists of a Chief Commissioner and such other Commissioners as are prescribed, appointed by the Central Government. Its headquarters are in the National Capital Region of Delhi, and it may have regional and other offices elsewhere in India. The Minister-chaired body is the advisory Central Council.
- AIt consists of a Chairperson who is the Minister-in-charge of Consumer Affairs, with headquarters in Mumbai
- BIt consists of a Chief Commissioner and such other Commissioners as prescribed, with headquarters in the National Capital Region of DelhiCorrect
- CIt consists of a President and two Members, with headquarters in each State capital
- DIt consists of a Chief Commissioner only, and it cannot have regional offices
Explanation
Section 10 provides for a Chief Commissioner and such number of other Commissioners as prescribed, appointed by the Central Government. Headquarters are in the National Capital Region of Delhi, and regional and other offices may be set up elsewhere in India. The Minister chairing is a feature of the Central Council, not the Authority.
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