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TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government

Consumer Protection Act, 1986

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https://sooperkanoon.com/act/133328

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Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (1986) is Central state legislation published on SooperKanoon in full. Use this page to read the bare act and jump to judgments that cite it.

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Act Text

Preamble1 - Consumer Protection Act, 1986
Chapter01 - CHAPTER 01: PRELIMINARY
Chapter02 - CHAPTER 02: CONSUMER PROTECTION COUNCILS
Chapter03 - CHAPTER 03: CONSUMER DISPUTES REDRESSAL AGENCIES
Chapter4 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter5 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter6 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter7 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter8 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter9 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter11 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter12 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter13 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter15 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter16 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter17 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter18 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter20 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter21 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter22 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter23 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter24 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter25 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter27 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter28 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter29 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter30 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter31 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter32 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter33 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter34 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter35 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter36 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter37 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter38 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter39 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter40 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter41 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter42 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter43 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter44 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter45 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter46 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter47 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter48 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter49 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter50 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter51 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter52 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter53 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter54 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter55 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter56 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter57 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter58 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter59 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter60 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter61 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter62 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter63 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter64 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter65 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter66 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter67 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter68 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter69 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter70 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter71 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter72 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter73 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter74 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter75 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter77 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter78 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter79 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter80 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter81 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter82 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter83 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter86 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter87 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter88 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter89 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter90 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter91 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter92 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter93 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter94 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter96 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Chapter97 - CHAPTER 04: MISCELLANEOUS
Rule01 - RULE 01: SHORT TITLE AND COMMENCEMENT.
Rule02 - RULE 02: DEFINITIONS.
Rule03 - RULE 03: ESTABLISHMENT OF CONSUMER WELFARE FUND.
Rule04 - RULE 04: MAINTENANCE OF ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS OF CONSUMER WELFARE FUND.
Rule05 - RULE 05: PLACE OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION.
Rule06 - RULE 06: WORKING DAYS AND OFFICE HOURS OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION.
Rule07 - RULE 07: SEAL AND EMBLEM.
Rule08 - RULE 08: SITTINGS OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION.
Rule09 - RULE 09: STAFF OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION.
Rule10 - RULE 10: ADDITIONAL POWERS OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION, STATE COMMISSION AND DISTRICT FORUM.
Rule11 - RULE 11: SALARIES, HONORARIUM AND OTHER ALLOWANCES OF THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION.
Rule12 - RULE 12: TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE OF THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION.
Rule13 - RULE 13: REMOVAL OF PRESIDENT OR MEMBERS FROM OFFICE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Rule14 - RULE 14: PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED BY THE NATIONAL COMMISSION.
Rule15 - RULE 15: PROCEDURE FOR HEARING THE APPEAL.
Rule16 - RULE 15A: SITTING OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION AND SIGNING OF ORDER.
Rule17 - RULE 15A: SITTING OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION AND SIGNING OF ORDER.
Rule18 - RULE 15A: SITTING OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION AND SIGNING OF ORDER.
Rule19 - RULE 15A: SITTING OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION AND SIGNING OF ORDER.
Rule20 - RULE 15A: SITTING OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION AND SIGNING OF ORDER.
Rule21 - RULE 15A: SITTING OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION AND SIGNING OF ORDER.
Rule22 - RULE 15A: SITTING OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION AND SIGNING OF ORDER.
Rule23 - RULE 15A: SITTING OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION AND SIGNING OF ORDER.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Consumer Protection Act, 1986?

The Consumer Protection Act, 1986, enacted in 1986, is Central state legislation available in full text on SooperKanoon. It is commonly used for legal research alongside judgments that interpret and apply its provisions.

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