.- The objects of the Central Council shall be to promote and protect the rights of the consumers such as,--



(a) the right to be protected against the marketing of goods [1] and services which are hazardous to life and property;



(b) the right to be informed about the quality, quantity, potency, purity, standard and price of goods [2] or services, as the case may be so as to protect the consumer against unfair trade practices;



(c) the right to be assured, wherever possible, access to a variety of goods [3] and services at competitive prices;



(d) the right to be heard and to be assured that consumer's interests will receive due consideration at appropriate Fora;



(e) the right to seek redressal against unfair trade practices [4] or restrictive trade practices or unscrupulous exploitation of consumers; and



(f) the right to consumer education.

FOOTNOTES:

1. Inserted by Act 50 of 1993, section 5 with effect from . 18-6-1993.

2. Inserted by Act 50 of 1993, section 5 with effect from . 18-6-1993.

3. Inserted by Act 50 of 1993, section 5 with effect from . 18-6-1993.

4. Inserted by Act 50 of 1993, section 5 with effect from . 18-6-1993.