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    Question

    A complaint regarding the violation of consumer rights,

    unfair trade practices, or false and misleading advertisements that harm consumers as a class can be forwarded to which of the following authorities as per the Consumer Protection Act?
    A The District Collector or the Chief Justice of the High Court Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The Commissioner of regional office or the President of the Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The District Collector, the Commissioner of regional office, or the Central Authority Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The Central Authority, the State Government, or the District Consumer Forum Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission or the High Court Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 17 Complaints to authorities: A complaint relating to violation of consumer rights or unfair trade practices or false or misleading advertisements which are prejudicial to the interests of consumers as a class, may be forwarded either in writing or in electronic mode, to any one of the authorities, namely, the District Collector or the Commissioner of regional office or the Central Authority.

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