World Consumer Rights Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Cdl/Tml, March 15 2022:
District Legal Services Authority, Tamenglong, Chandel and MASLSA observed World Consumer Rights Day at various locations today.
TAMENGLONG
The day was observed in online mode in collaboration with District Legal Services Authority, Imphal West.
The said programme is sponsored by Manipur State Legal Services Authority under the aegis of National Legal Services Authority.
The programme is attended by PLVs, Panel Lawyers and LACs for Tamenglong, Noney and Imphal West.
Delivering Welcome and keynote address, Aribam Guneshwar Sharma, MJS, District & Sessions Judge, Imphal West cum Chairman, DLSA, Tamenglong and Imphal West stated about repealed Act i.e., the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, consumer's rights and their grievances.
Now, the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 has been passed, he added.
He has expressed importance of mediation in consumer dispute cases even before filing of the complaint before the proper forum.
Fair Digital Finance is the theme for World Consumer Rights Day 2022, he further added.
Ch Narendra, Advocate was the resource person of today's programme.
He had spoken why World Consumer Rights Day has been observed every year.
He has highlighted rights of consumers which are provided under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 viz., right to safety, right of choice, right to be informed, right to be heard, right of redressal and right of consumer awareness.
CHANDEL
The District Legal Services Authority,Chandel under the aegis of Manipur State Legal Services Authority also observed "World Consumer Right's Day" as a part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav at One Stop Centre, Chandel District today.
Jacky Lucy, Advocate, was the resource person of the programme.
The resource spoke on the Consumer Rights and Protection (CPA).
She further talked on the Rights to free choice of goods and services.
Members of Widow Welfare Society, self-support groups and CNP+ participated in the said programme.
The programme concluded with an interactive session with the participants.