# The Consumer Protection Act, 2019, Section 17: Complaints to authorities

- 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/17/

## Text

A complaint relating to violation of consumer rights or unfair trade practices or false or misleading advertisements which are prejudicial to the interests of consumers as a class, may be forwarded either in writing or in electronic mode, to any one of the authorities, namely, the District Collector or the Commissioner of regional office or the Central Authority.

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