Which statement is not correct with respect to filing of complaints before the appropriate consumer forum?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is option 2- The seller can file a complaint on behalf of aggrieved consumer.
The seller cannot file a complaint on his or her own behalf of the aggrieved consumer.
A complaint before the appropriate consumer forum can be made by:
(i) Any consumer;
(ii) Any registered consumers’ association;
(iii) The Central Government or any State Government;
(iv) One or more consumers, on behalf of numerous consumers having the same interest; and
(v) A legal heir or representative of a deceased consumer.