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    Question

    Who is considered a "complainant" under the Consumer

    Protection Act?
    A Only an individual consumer who has directly experienced a grievance Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Any entity that has a financial interest in the matter being complained about Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A complainant includes a consumer, voluntary consumer associations, the Central or State Government, the Central Authority, consumer groups, legal heirs of deceased consumers, and guardians of minors Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only government bodies and legal representatives are recognized as complainants Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E A complainant can only be an organization that represents multiple consumers collectively Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 2 Definitions (5) "complainant" means-- (i) a consumer; or (ii) any voluntary consumer association registered under any law for the time being in force; or (iii) the Central Government or any State Government; or (iv) the Central Authority; or (v) one or more consumers, where there are numerous consumers having the same interest; or (vi) in case of death of a consumer, his legal heir or legal representative; or (vii) in case of a consumer being a minor, his parent or legal guardian.

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