Penalties for Non-Compliance with Consumer Protection Orders

The Consumer Protection Act, 1986, provides for penalties to ensure compliance with orders issued by District Forums, State Commissions, and the National Commission. Non-compliance with these orders can lead to both imprisonment and fines.

Penalties for Non-Compliance:

• Imprisonment: The offender may be imprisoned for a term of one to three years.
• Fine: A fine of Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 10,000 may be imposed.
• Both Imprisonment and Fine: In severe cases, both imprisonment and a fine may be imposed.

Magisterial Powers:

District Forums, State Commissions, and the National Commission have the power of a Judicial Magistrate of the first class to try offenses under the Consumer Protection Act. This means they can conduct trials, summon witnesses, and impose penalties.

Summary Trials:

Offenses under the Act can be tried summarily, which means that the trial process is expedited. This allows for quicker resolution of cases and the imposition of penalties.

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