RBSE Class 10 Social Science Notes Economics Chapter 5 Consumer Rights

These comprehensive RBSE Class 10 Social Science Notes Economics Chapter 5 Consumer Rights will give a brief overview of all the concepts.

RBSE Class 10 Social Science Notes Economics Chapter 5 Consumer Rights

→ The Consumer in the Market Place:
We participate in the market both as producers and consumers. The consumer is one who consumes goods and services for satisfaction of his vants. In the market the consumers are exploited in different ways by producers. for example:less weighing, charge high price, false advertisement. by selling adulterated goods etc. So. here is a need for rules and regulations to ensure protection for consumers.

→ Consumer Movement:
In india rampant food shortages. hoarding. black marketing.
We particiatc in the market both as producers and consumers. The consumer is one w his wants. In the market the consumer example—less weighing, charge high pr etc. So, here is a need for rules and adulteration of edible oil gave birth to consumer movement in 1960’s. Many consumer organisations become active till the 1970’s. Finally a major step was taken by the government in the form of enactment of COPRA in 1986.

→ Consumer Rights:

•  A consumer can enjoy several rights. The most important among them is the right of security. Before purchasing a product consumer require a special attention to safety.
• The consumer has right to be informed about the particulars of goods and services they purchase.
• Consumers can then complain and ask for compensation of replacement if the product proves to be defective in any manner.
• A consumer has the right to choose goods or services. Consumers have the right to seek redressal against unfair trade practices and exploitation.
• Right to representation.
• Right to consumer education.

→ Judicial Machinery:
Under COPRA, a three-tier quasi-judicial machinery at the district, state and national levels was set-up for redressal of consumer disputes. The act has enabled us as consumers to have the,right to represent in the consumer courts. We should be aware. Consumer and government is also taking many steps to increase consumer awareness.

→ Taking the Consumer Movement Forward:
The consumer movement in India has made some progress in terms of numbers of organised groups and their activities. The consumer movement can be effective only with the consumers active involvement. It requires a voluntary effort and struggle involving the participation for one and all.