Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Consumer Protection

Question:

Which statement is not correct with respect to filing of complaints before the appropriate consumer forum?

Options:

Any consumer can file a complaint on his or her own

The seller can file a complaint on behalf of aggrieved consumer

The legal representative of the deceased consumer can file complaint

Any registered consumer association can file complaint

Correct Answer:

The seller can file a complaint on behalf of aggrieved consumer

Explanation:

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.