Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, a complaint can be made for obtaining relief with respect to how many of the following?
(A) Restrictive trade practice
(B) Defect in goods
(C) Overcharging of price
(D) Offer of goods or service injurious to life and safety
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → All four
(A) Restrictive trade practice — Correct. It is a practice that manipulates price or supplies and puts an unjustified cost on the consumer.
(B) Defect in goods — Correct. It is a fault or shortcoming in goods.
(C) Overcharging of price — Correct. It is charging a product above its MRP.
(D) Offer of goods or service injurious to life and safety — Correct. It is goods or a service that can harm a person’s life and safety.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Importance of Consumer Protection … 7. Overcharging a product, i.e., charging a product above its Maximum Retail Price.” “Terms & Definitions 1. Complaint: Any allegation in writing made by the complainant for obtaining relief w.r.t restrictive trade practice, defect in goods or deficiency in services provided, overcharging of price or offer of goods or service injurious to life and safety.” “Terms & Definitions … 5. Restrictive trade practice: A trade practice which manipulates price or affect the flow of supplies in the market relating to goods and services in such a manner that an unjustified cost is imposed on the consumer. |