Central Consumer Protection Authority

Draft policy expects e-commerce platforms, search engines to store data locally

The draft has been criticised in some quarters, prompting the commerce ministry to tweet on Saturday that "another round of consultation with stakeholders" will be done to address their concerns.

Ram Vilas Paswan urges Lok Sabha members to pass 'revolutionary' Consumer Protection Bill without debate

Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan today urged Lok Sabha members to pass the new Consumer Protection Bill without debate, saying it is a "revolutionary" and "non-controversial" measure aimed at benefiting consumers.

Will the planned consumer protection law run amok with businesses and spoil the free-market spirit?

One hopes the overzealous Central Consumer Protection Authority does not constantly snipe at the marketing people and become a kill-joy commissar

Govt to set up regulatory body to curb faulty products, services

The proposed regulatory authority will have the power to examine the defective goods and file class action suits at National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC).