# The Consumer Protection Act, 2019, Section 12: Vacancy, etc., not to invalidate proceedings of Central Authority

- Act: The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (Act 35 of 2019)
- Ministry: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/consumer-protection-act/section/12/

## Text

No act or proceeding of the Central Authority shall be invalid merely by reason of-- (a) any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of, the Central Authority; or (b) any defect in the appointment of a person acting as the Chief Commissioner or as a Commissioner; or (c) any irregularity in the procedure of the Central Authority not affecting the merits of the case.

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