Consider the following statements about the reliefs under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019:
(A) A consumer commission issues an order for relief when the Central Consumer Protection Authority is satisfied about a defect in goods.
(B) A consumer commission may order the opposite party to pay punitive damages in appropriate circumstances.
(C) A consumer commission may order the opposite party to withdraw the hazardous goods from sale.
(D) Every order of a consumer commission is deemed final if no appeal is made against it by any of the parties.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (B), (C) and (D) only
(A) A consumer commission issues an order for relief when the Central Consumer Protection Authority is satisfied about a defect in goods. — Incorrect. The order is issued when the District, State or National Commission itself is satisfied about the defect. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) is a separate central authority. It regulates matters such as violation of consumer rights and misleading advertisements.
(B) A consumer commission may order the opposite party to pay punitive damages in appropriate circumstances. — Correct. Punitive damages are an extra amount paid as a punishment. A commission may order them in appropriate circumstances.
(C) A consumer commission may order the opposite party to withdraw the hazardous goods from sale. — Correct. Goods dangerous to life or health can be withdrawn from sale, so that no other buyer is harmed.
(D) Every order of a consumer commission is deemed final if no appeal is made against it by any of the parties. — Correct. An order becomes final when no party appeals against it.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Government: … The Act provides for a central authority to regulate matters relating to violation of rights of consumers, unfair trade practices and false or misleading advertisements which are prejudicial to the interests of consumers. This is known as Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA). …” “Relief Available Where District or State or National Commission is satisfied about defect in goods, or deficiency in services on any unfair trade practice or claim for compensation under product liability, issues an order: |