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    What is the composition and role of the Central Council as per the Consumer Protection Act?

    A The Central Council is a decision-making body with a mix of government officials and private sector representatives, including a Chairperson who is the Minister of Consumer Affairs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The Central Council is a regulatory body composed solely of non-official members with expertise in consumer affairs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The Central Council includes only government officials and is responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The Central Council is an executive body with members appointed by the judiciary and focuses on legal reform Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The Central Council is an advisory body consisting of the Minister-in-charge of the Department of Consumer Affairs as Chairperson and other members representing various interests, both official and non-official, as prescribed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 3 Central Consumer Protection Council: (2) The Central Council shall be an advisory council and consist of the following members, namely:-- (a) the Minister-in-charge of the Department of Consumer Affairs in the Central Government, who shall be the Chairperson; and (b) such number of other official or non-official members representing such interests as may be prescribed.

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