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Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, which body is established by the Central Government to regulate violation of consumer rights, unfair trade practices and false or misleading advertisements, and what is its structure?

The Central Consumer Protection Authority consists of a Chief Commissioner and such other Commissioners as prescribed, appointed by the Central Government. Its headquarters is in the National Capital Region of Delhi, with regional and other offices elsewhere in India as decided.

  1. AA Central Authority consisting of a Chief Commissioner and other Commissioners, with headquarters in the National Capital Region of DelhiCorrect
  2. BA Central Authority consisting of a President and two Members, with headquarters in Mumbai
  3. CA Central Authority consisting of a Chairperson and a Registrar, with headquarters anywhere in India
  4. DA Central Authority consisting only of a Chief Commissioner, with no regional offices

Explanation

The Central Government establishes the Central Consumer Protection Authority, consisting of a Chief Commissioner and such number of other Commissioners as prescribed. Its headquarters is in the National Capital Region of Delhi, and it may have regional and other offices elsewhere in India.

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