The objects of the Central Council shall be to promote and protect the rights of the consumers such as,

(a) the right to be protected against the marketing of goods 1[and services] which are hazardous to to life and property;

(b) the right to be informed about the quality, quantity, potency, purity, standard and price of goods 1[or services, as the case may be], so as to protect the consumer against unfair trade practices;

(c) the right to be assured, wherever possible, access to a variety of goods 2[and services] at competitive prices;

(d) the right to be heard and to be assured that consumers interests will receive due consideration at appropriate forums;

(e) the right to seek redressal against unfair trade practices 2[or restrictive trade practices] or unscrupulous exploitation of consumers; and

(f) the right to consumer education.

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Footnote -

1. Ins. by s. 5, ibid. (w.e.f. 18-6-1993).

2. Ins. by Act 50 of 1993, s. 5 (w.e.f. 18-6-1993)