The Bill provides for
Central Consumer Protection Authority to deal with unfair trade practices
Simpler adjudication process leading to early disposal of cases
e filing of complaints
filing complaints in the place where consumer resides
Court annexed Mediation to settle matter amicably to resolve disputes
Product /Service Liability to improve standardization of products reducing injury and harm and making manufacturers liable
Celebrities endorsing products and services to be liable along with media/ advertising agencies and manufacturers for unsubstantiated and false and misleading statements
Adulteration of products will be penalized and imprisoned
Enhance powers to district Consumer Fora up to 50 lakh value cases , powers to review and set up circuit benches
Members of District fora to be selected through State PSC exam. more