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Analyse the functions of consumer protection councils.                                                                        [AI 2008]

Answer:

Consumer Protection Council (CPC) Ahmedabad is a consumer organisation which is working for the protection of consumer's rights. Functions of CPC are:

(i) Writing articles and holding exhibitions to impart knowledge about consumer rights and consumer problems.

(ii) Forming consumer groups to look into the malpractices in ration shops and overcrowding in the road passenger transport.

(iii) Providing legal assistance to consumers by way of providing aid, legal advice, etc. in seeking legal remedy.