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Consumer Protection

Karnataka Board · Class 12 · Business Studies

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1

Introduction and Importance of Consumer Protection

  • Every person is a consumer in some capacity - buying goods or availing services
  • Market shift from 'Caveat Emptor' (Let the buyer beware) to 'Caveat Venditor' (Let the seller beware)
  • Consumer is considered KING in free market economy
2

Need and Importance from Different Perspectives

  • FROM CONSUMER'S PERSPECTIVE: Consumer ignorance about rights, unorganized consumers, widespread exploitation through unfair practices
  • FROM BUSINESS PERSPECTIVE: Long-term business interest, responsible use of society's resources, social responsibility, moral justification, avoiding government intervention
  • NEED FOR PROTECTION: Physical safety, access to information, Corporate Social Responsibility, consumer satisfaction, social justice, business survival and growth
3

Consumer Protection Act 2019 - Key Definitions

  • Act extends to whole of India and covers all businesses including e-commerce
  • Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) established for regulation
  • Covers offline and online transactions, teleshopping, direct selling, multilevel marketing
4

Consumer Rights (Six Rights)

  • 1. RIGHT TO SAFETY: Protection against hazardous goods/services (e.g., ISI marked electrical appliances)
  • 2. RIGHT TO BE INFORMED: Complete product information - ingredients, manufacturing date, price, quantity, usage directions
  • 3. RIGHT TO BE ASSURED/CHOOSE: Access to variety of products at competitive prices with freedom of choice

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Under the Consumer Protection Act 2019The Act provides six fundamental rightsThe Act establishes District Commission (complaintsConsumers have responsibilities including being awareThese include sale of adulterated

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