Write the Responsibilities/Duties of a Consumer

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Write the Responsibilities/Duties of a Consumer

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answered Jan 15, 2018 by faiz (82,347 points) 6 6 11

1. Consumer must exercise his rights: Consumers must be aware of their rights with regard to the products or services they buy from the market.
2. Consumer must be a Cautious consumer: While buying a product or services, a consumer should read labels carefully.
3. Consumer must file a complaint in an appropriate forum in case of any shortcoming in product/service availed.
4. Consumer must insist on cash memo i.e a proof of purchase is required to file a complaint.
5. Consumer must be quality conscious. He should ask/look for ISI mark on
electric goods. FPO mark on food products, Hall mark on jewellery etc.

6. Consumer must bring the discrepancy in the advertisement to the notice of the sponsor.
7. Consumer must exercise his legal right. If any of these rights is violated by manufacturer or seller, the consumers must file a complaint with the legal machinery constituted under CPA, 1986.

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