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PART-A Unit-IV: Indian Polity
Previous Year Questions (PYQ) for this topic
Every TNPSC question asked from this topic, compiled as a PDF. · PDF 1.4 MB
Consumer Protection & Laws – PYQ Points
1. Important Acts and Years
| Act | Year |
|---|---|
| Essential Commodities Act | 1955 |
| Prevention of Black Marketing Act | 1980 |
| Consumer Protection Act (First Enacted) | 1986 |
| Legal Metrology Act | 2009 |
2. Features of the Consumer Protection Act
- The Consumer Protection Act applies to all goods and services.
- It helps protect consumer rights and prevents unfair trade practices.
3. New Consumer Protection Act (2019)
The New Consumer Protection Act, which replaced the 1986 Act, came into force on:
July 20, 2020
July 20, 2020
4. Additional Information
- Consumer dispute redressal agencies function at three levels: District, State, and National.
- This Act enables consumers to become the “king of the market.”
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