When and Where to file a Consumer Complaint? What is the time period for filing the Complaint?

by Administrator | Feb 18, 2016 | Legal FAQs

Recently I bought a refrigerator which was found to be defective. I want to file a consumer complaint immediately. When can I file complaint under Consumer Protection Act, 1986? Is there any time period for filing complaint under Consumer Protection Act? Section 24-A...

Will services for Commercial use comes under the purview of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986? Explain main features of Consumer Protection Act.

by Administrator | Apr 4, 2015 | Legal FAQs

Q. I bought some goods and availed some services for commercial use. I want to know whether these goods and services can be brought under the purview of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986? What are the main features of Consumer Protection Act? A. Act defined the...

Which Court has jurisdiction to entertain a case regarding consumer protection?

by Administrator | Apr 4, 2015 | Legal FAQs

Under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 , State Government established Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions by name District Forum in each District of State, and also State Commission vide its Notification and Central Government established National Consumer...

What do you mean by medical negligence? What are the remedies available to the patient in case of medical negligence?

by Administrator | Apr 4, 2015 | Legal FAQs

Enactment of Consumer Protection Act, 1986 has brought into light of numerous cases related medical negligence cases.  Many patients are now filing cases against the doctors who showed negligence in their duty, which can be seen as the direct impact on the society of...

Whether the filing of consumer complaint barred by limitation? What are the powers of district consumer redressal forum?

by Administrator | Apr 4, 2015 | Legal FAQs

Section 24A defines the limitation period for filing the complaints under Consumer Protection Act, 1986.  As per the definition, the complaint can be filed with District Forum, State or National Commission within 2 years from the date of cause of action has arisen,...

I want to file a consumer complaint. Please assist me in which court I can file the complaint? What is the pecuniary jurisdiction of the consumer redressal forums?

by Administrator | Apr 4, 2015 | Legal FAQs

Under the Consumer Protection Act, State and Central Government established three tier agencies i.e. District Forum, State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, National Consumer Disputes  Redressal Commission to enable the consumers to address their grievances...