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    Question

    As per Consumer Protection Act, 2019 a ban can be

    imposed for how many years due to false and misleading advertisement?
    A 1 year Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 3 years. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 year and in case of subsequent contravention upto 3 years. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D No ban imposed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Ban can be imposed in lieu of fin if subsequent contravention. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Consumer Protection Act, 2019 S. 21.(3) Notwithstanding any order under sub-sections (1) and (2), where the Central Authority deems it necessary, it may, by order, prohibit the endorser of a false or misleading advertisement from making endorsement of any product or service for a period which may extend to one year.                  Provided that the Central Authority may, for every subsequent contravention, prohibit such endorser from making endorsement in respect of any product or service for a period which may extend to three years.

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