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No longer playing with consumer interests, provision of stringent punishment.
The Consumer Protection Act, 2019, which has given a new height to the consumer rights, has come into force by the central government. It has replaced the Consumer Protection Act – 1986. Under the new law, consumers have now filed a case in any consumer court of the country The new law has made provisions for fines and jails on misleading advertisements. Not only this, now online business is also not saved by this law. And salmon sold on e-commerce sites are also under its purview. Have come.
According to the provisions in the Consumer Protection Act-2019. According to this, PIL or PIL can now be filed in the Consumer Forum. It was not so in the earlier law. The new law also includes online and teleshopping companies. There is a provision of fine and jail on the company that adulterates food and drink. Consumer Arbitration Cell will be constituted. Both parties will be able to opt for arbitration by mutual consent. Up to Rs 1 crore in Consumer Forum Cases and State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission will deal with cases ranging from one crore to 10 crores. In National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. Case above Rs 10 crores will be heard. On food items in cinema hall There is also a provision for action on the complaint of taking more money. Under the new law, it would be wrong by law to charge money for carry bags.
Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and its features
As soon as the implementation of this new law, many new rules have come into force to protect the interests of customers. Who were not in the old act. Especially in the last few years, new business models have also been included in this.
According to this act; The person is called a consumer who purchases and consumes goods and services to fulfill his needs. It is important to know here that the person who buys goods or services for selling or for commercial purpose has not been considered a consumer.
The basic objective of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, is to establish effective administration and necessary authority to timely solve the problems of consumers and protect the interests of consumers. The salient features of this Consumer Protection Act, 2019 are…
Establishment of Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA):
The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 provides for the establishment of the CCPA which will protect and promote the rights of consumers and enforce them. This authority; It will also look into cases related to unfair trade practices, misleading advertisements and consumer rights violations.
Restrictions and fines on misleading advertisements:
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) will have the power to impose fines on those who create misleading or false advertisements (eg Lakshmi Dhan Varsha Yantra) and impose up to 2 years of imprisonment. If a person or company repeats this offense repeatedly, they can face a fine of Rs 50 lakh and imprisonment up to 5 years. The CCPA has the power to impose a fine on the violators and to withdraw the goods sold or to return the services. It will also have the right to pass pick orders, stop unfair trade practices and get back the price paid by consumers.
For strengthening consumer rights .. Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission will be formed at district, state and national level .. where consumer can lodge complaint .. consumer here prohibited activities, selling wrong or bad item .. charging high price or such items Information that the seller is selling and may cause damage to life or property. There is also a provision for the formation of a Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA). Its main purpose will be to protect the rights of consumers ..
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Sankalp Saptaah: PM Modi today launches week-long initiative for aspirational blocks at Bharat Mandapam
The country’s Sankalp Saptah programme, which is being implemented in 500 aspirational blocks throughout 329 districts, seeks to increase block-level government while also improving civilian quality of life.
At Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced a week-long project named Sankalp Saptaah for the country’s aspirational groups.
He also conversed with attendees, including members from the panchayat and the block level.
The week-long programme, which is described in an official news release, is closely correlated with the national Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP), which Modi introduced in January of this year.
The country’s Sankalp Saptah programme, which is being implemented in 500 aspirational blocks throughout 329 districts, seeks to increase block-level government while also improving civilian quality of life.
Chintan Shivirs were held nationwide at the village and block levels to help with the effective execution of the ABP and to create strong block development strategies. The result of these careful considerations, which will be seen in each of the 500 aspirational blocks, is Sankalp Saptaah.
On October 9, the final day of the seven-day event, a celebration of the week’s worth of effort will take place under the banner of Sankalp Saptaah – Samavesh Samaroh.
Speaking at the inaugural function, the prime minister claimed that more than 25 crore people’s lives in 112 districts throughout the nation had been improved by the aspirational districts plan. He asserted that the quality of living had changed. Now, the aspirational blocks programme will be built on the success of the aspirational districts programme, he said.
According to the statement, about 3,000 panchayat and block level functionaries and representatives of the people are expected to attend the inaugural event at Bharat Mandapam, in addition to about two lakh farmers, block and panchayat level functionaries, and people from other walks of life who will participate virtually.
Starting on October 3 and running through October 9, each day of Sankalp Saptaah is devoted to a distinct development subject on which all aspirational blocks will focus. Sampoorna Swasthya, Suposhit Pariwaar, Swachhta, Krishi, Shiksha, and Samridhi Diwas are some of the themes for the first six days, according to the statement.
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Madhya Pradesh elections: Congress to release first list of candidates after October 5
According to the source, the party has received more than 3,500 inquiries from potential candidates who wish to run for office on the Congress ticket in the Assembly elections.
As the Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections draw nearer, sources stated on Friday that the Congress is expected to reveal its first list of candidates after October 5 as part of its strategy. A Congress source told IANS that the party will announce the names of the candidates at the ideal moment and that the campaigning for the Assembly elections is already underway.
The source stated that the party would issue its initial list of candidates after October 5, when it is anticipated that the Election Commission will have released its polling schedule.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the party’s general secretary, will be in the state on October 5 to speak at a large public gathering, the source added, and her input will be sought before the release of the final list.
To narrow down the field of candidates for the elections, the party organised two sessions of the Screening Committee in the national capital.
According to the source, the party has received more than 3,500 inquiries from potential candidates who wish to run for office on the Congress ticket in the Assembly elections.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, will speak at a public meeting on Saturday in the Kala Pipla Assembly seat.
Two lists of candidates from the BJP have already been made public for the upcoming elections. Along with four other current MPs, the ruling party has included three Union Ministers in its second list. On Monday, a few hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at a public gathering in Bhopal, the second list of 39 candidates was made public.
The list also included Kailash Vijayvargiya, the national general secretary of the BJP.
The list includes the names of three Union Ministers: Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of State for Food Processing Industries and Jal Shakti from Narsinghpur; Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister of Agriculture and Chairman of the Party’s State Election Management Committee from Dimni-Morena; and Fagan Singh Kulaste, Minister of State for Rural Development and Steel from Niwas.
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President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to Women’s Reservation Bill
The new law provides 33% reservation of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
The Women’s Reservation Bill became law in India after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent, days after the historic vote in the Parliament. The new law provides 33% reservation of seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women. However, the law will be imposed after the new census and delimitation.
The Women’s Reservation Bill which is officially known as Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam was passed in both the houses during the special session of the Parliament. The historic bill was passed in the Lok Sabha on September 20, with 454 MPs voting in its favour and 2 voting against it. In the Rajya Sabha, the bill was passed unanimously on September 21 with 214 MPs voting in favour of the bill.
Issuing a gazette notification, the Government of India stated that the Bill has become an Act after the approval granted by the President. The notification read that the act will come into force on such date as the central government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
While supporting the historic bill in the Parliament, the Opposition condemned the government for not bringing the quota for women into immediate effect. Union Home Minister Amit Shah told the Parliament during the bill’s discussion that it could only come into effect after 2029 due to the pending census and delimitation.
A day after the bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked that with the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in Parliament, the nation usher in an era of stronger representation and empowerment for the women of India. He added that this is not merely legislation but a tribute to the countless women who have made the nation. He exclaimed that India has been enriched by their resilience and contributions.
