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CCPA takes suo moto cognizance against 5 Delhi restaurants for non-refund
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has taken suo moto action against five restaurants Makhna Deli, Xero Courtyard, Castle Barbeque, Chaayos, and Fiesta by Barbeque Nation for failing to refund mandatory service charges despite judgment held by Hon'ble High Court of Delhi, the M
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Centre frames draft rules for gas meters under the Legal Metrology (Genera
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Department of Consumer Affairs has taken a significant step towards strengthening consumer protection, promoting fair trade practices and ensuring accurate measurement in gas usage by framing draft rules for Gas Meters under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011.
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Centre announces structured timeline for compliance with amendments in lab
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, the decision ensures a smooth transition for compliance with labelling amendments, providing businesses with sufficient time to adapt.
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Government notifies draft rules for 'One Nation, One Time' initiative to s
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
To achieve this precision, infrastructure will be established in five Legal Metrology laboratories across India. This effort is expected to significantly benefit sectors such as navigation, telecommunications, power grid synchronization, banking, digital governance, and advanced scientific r
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Penalty imposed on coaching Institues for misleading advertisements
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 7 lakh each on Vajirao & Reddy Institute and StudyIQ IAS for advertising misleading claims regarding the results of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Exam (CSE) 2022 and 2023, the Ministr
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Reliance Retail joins hands with Department of Consumer Affairs to reaffir
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
On National Consumer Day, Reliance Retail Limited, a major retail conglomerate, reaffirmed its dedication to consumer safety by signing the Consumer Safety Pledge, an initiative led by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government
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Shubhra Ranjan IAS Study slapped monetary penalty for advertising misleadi
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
As per a statement from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, the decision was taken to protect and promote the rights of consumers as a class and ensure that no false or misleading advertisement is made of any goods or services that contravenes the provisions of th
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Central Consumer Protection Authority issues 17 notices to non-compliant d
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notice to 17 entities that were found violating Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said in a release.
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Centre seeks public comment on proposed rules for clinical electrical ther
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Centre has invited public comment till December 30, 2024 on proposed Rules for Clinical Electrical Thermometer, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution stated on Sunday in an official release.
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Pralhad Joshi launches 'Anna Chakra', Public Distribution System Supply ch
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi on Thursday launched 'Anna Chakra', the Public Distribution System (PDS) Supply chain optimisation tool and SCAN (Subsidy Claim Application for NFSA) portal a significant step t
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Over past two years, 533 consumer complaints filed under food and beverage
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
A total of 533 customer complaints have been filed under the food and beverage category in the consumer commissions over the past two years, Union Minister of State for the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, BL Verma said in a written reply on Tuesday in the Rajya Sa
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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launches phase-II of Bharat Chana Dal initiat
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
3 lakh tons of Chana stock from the price stabilization buffer is being converted to Chana Dal and Chana Whole, with retail prices set at Rs70 per kg and Rs58 per kg, respectively.
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