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    Question

    Who can file a complaint in a District consumer dispute

    redressal commission?
    A Any Consumer Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Any registered consumer’s association Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A legal heir or representative of a deceased consumer Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The central Government or any state Government Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All of the Above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 35. of the Consumer Protection Act (1) A complaint, in relation to any goods sold or delivered or agreed to be sold or delivered or any service provided or agreed to be provided, may be filed with a District Commission by— (a) the consumer, — (i) to whom such goods are sold or delivered or agreed to be sold or delivered or such service is provided or agreed to be provided; or (ii) who alleges unfair trade practice in respect of such goods or service. (b) any recognized consumer association, whether the consumer to whom such goods are sold or delivered or agreed to be sold or delivered or such service is provided or agreed to be provided, or who alleges unfair trade practice in respect of such goods or service, is a member of such association or not. (c) one or more consumers, where there are numerous consumers having the same interest, with the permission of the District Commission, on behalf of, or for the benefit of, all consumers so interested; or (d) the Central Government, the Central Authority or the State Government, as the case may be: Provided that the complaint under this sub-section may be filed electronically in such manner as may be prescribed.

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