Question

Which of the following sections of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, deals with the establishment of the Central Consumer Protection Authority?

• A. Section 10
• B. Section 11
• C. Section 12
• D. Section 13

Hint:

The Consumer Protection Act, 2019, created a powerful new regulator, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA). Its establishment is mandated right at the beginning of Chapter III, in Section 10.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

One of the major changes introduced by the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, was the creation of a new regulatory body with significant enforcement powers. Chapter III of the Act is dedicated to this body. Section 10(1) of the Act explicitly provides for the "Establishment of Central Consumer Protection Authority." This authority, known as the CCPA, is tasked with promoting, protecting, and enforcing the rights of consumers as a class. Its powers include conducting investigations, ordering recalls of unsafe goods, and imposing penalties for unfair trade practices.