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The Consumer Protection Act, 1986

Section 8B

In force Act 68 of 1986 As on 06 Oct 2026

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Act 68 of 1986

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Section 8B of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. The objects of every District Council shall be to promote and protect within the district the rights of the consumers laid down in clauses (a) to (f) of section 6.

The objects of every District Council shall be to promote and protect within the district the rights of the consumers laid down in clauses (a) to (f) of section 6. CHAPTER III CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL AGENCIES

Section 8B, The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (Act 68 of 1986).

Cross-references

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This section refers to

  1. s. 6 Objects of the Central Council

Questions about Section 8B

How do I find court cases under Section 8B 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 8B, section 8B Consumer Protection Act, section 8B 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 8B of the Consumer Protection Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 6 (Objects of the Central Council), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

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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