Objects of the Central Council

In force Act 68 of 1986 As on 05 Oct 2026

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Act 68 of 1986 Cited by 2 provisions

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Section 6 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 deals with objects of the Central Council. The objects of the Central Council shall be to promote and protect the rights of the consumers such as,- (a) the right to be protected against the marketing of goods and services which are hazardous to life and property;

The objects of the Central Council shall be to promote and protect the rights of the consumers such as,- (a) the right to be protected against the marketing of goods and services which are hazardous to life and property;
(b) the right to be informed about the quality, quantity, potency, purity, standard and price of goods or services, as the case may be so as to protect the consumer against unfair trade practices;
(c) the right to be assured, wherever possible, access to a variety of goods and services at competitive prices;
(d) the right to be heard and to be assured that consumer's interests will receive due consideration at appropriate forums;
(e) the right to seek redressal against unfair trade practices or restrictive trade practices or unscrupulous exploitation of consumers; and (f) the right to consumer education.
Section 6, The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (Act 68 of 1986).

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Questions about Section 6

What does Section 6 of the Consumer Protection Act deal with?

Section 6 of the Consumer Protection Act is headed "Objects of the Central Council". The objects of the Central Council shall be to promote and protect the rights of the consumers such as,- (a) the right to be protected against the marketing of goods and services which are hazardous to life and property;

How do I find court cases under Section 6 of the Consumer Protection Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Consumer Protection Act 6, section 6 Consumer Protection Act, section 6 of the Consumer Protection Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 6 of the Consumer Protection Act, and has it changed?

2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When was the Consumer Protection Act enacted?

Consumer Protection Act was enacted in 1986 as Act 68 of 1986. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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