Who is a Consumer Under the Consumer Protection Act?

A consumer is defined under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 as a person who:

• Purchases goods or avails services: This includes any individual who buys a product or avails of a service for personal use or for business purposes.
• Pays a consideration: The purchase or availing of the goods or services must involve a consideration, which can be in the form of money, goods, or services.
• Benefits from goods or services: A person can also be considered a consumer if they benefit from goods or services purchased by another person with their approval.

Examples of Consumers:

• An individual who buys a mobile phone
• A person who avails of a mobile phone service
• A company that purchases raw materials for manufacturing
• A person who avails of healthcare services

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• Understand your rights and remedies
• Draft legal notices and file complaints
• Represent you in consumer courts
• Seek appropriate compensation or other relief

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