Section66
The Consumer Protection Act, 2019

Experts to assist National Commission or State Commission

In force Act 35 of 2019 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 35 of 2019 Ministry Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Enacted 09 Aug 2019

Commencement. 24th July, 2020.-- S. 2 clauses (4), (13), (14), (16), (40), s. 10 to 27 (both inclusive), sub-clause (iv) of clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 58, s. 88, 89, 92 and 93, 94, 96, 97 and 99, clause (f) to (m) of sub-section 2 and clauses (zg), (zh) and (zi) of sub-section 2 of s. 101, 104, vide notification No. S.O. 2421(E), dated 23rd July 2020, see Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, sec. 3(ii).

Section 66 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 deals with experts to assist National Commission or State Commission. Where the National Commission or the State Commission, as the case may be, on an application by a complainant or otherwise, is of the opinion that it involves the larger interest of consumers, it may direct any individual or organisation or expert to assist the National Commission or the State Commi The Act was enacted on 09 Aug 2019.

Where the National Commission or the State Commission, as the case may be, on an application by a complainant or otherwise, is of the opinion that it involves the larger interest of consumers, it may direct any individual or organisation or expert to assist the National Commission or the State Commission, as the case may be.

Section 66, The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (Act 35 of 2019).

Questions about Section 66

What does Section 66 of the Consumer Protection Act deal with?

Section 66 of the Consumer Protection Act is headed "Experts to assist National Commission or State Commission". Where the National Commission or the State Commission, as the case may be, on an application by a complainant or otherwise, is of the opinion that it involves the larger interest of consumers, it may direct any individual or organisation or expert to assist the National Commission or the State Commi

How do I find court cases under Section 66 of the Consumer Protection Act?

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When was Section 66 of the Consumer Protection Act enacted?

Section 66 of the Consumer Protection Act, cited as Consumer Protection Act 66, was enacted on 09 Aug 2019 as Act 35 of 2019. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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