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Consumer Protection and Consumer Rights in India

Ananya recently purchased a refrigerator from a well-known electronics store in her city. The salesperson assured her that the product came with a one-year warranty and free servicing. However, within two months, the refrigerator started making loud noises and failed to cool effectively. When Ananya contacted the store, the manager refused to honor the warranty and demanded additional payment for repairs.

Feeling cheated, Ananya decided to exercise her consumer rights. She researched the Consumer Protection Act, which provides a legal framework for addressing consumer grievances in India. Ananya learned about her rights, including the right to safety, the right to information, and the right to redressal.

She first wrote a formal complaint to the store, attaching a copy of the purchase receipt and warranty card. When the store did not respond, Ananya escalated the matter by filing a complaint with the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC). She submitted all necessary documents and explained how the store had violated her rights.

The DCDRC found the store guilty of unfair trade practices. The commission ordered the store to repair the refrigerator free of charge and pay Ananya compensation for mental harassment.

Where did Ananya file her complaint?

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 2

The correct answer is Option 2 - District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission.


Look at this sentence from the passage:

"Ananya escalated the matter by filing a complaint with the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC)."

The answer is directly stated in the passage.


Why other options are incorrect:

Option 1 (National Commission): This handles bigger cases involving claims above ₹10 crore. Not mentioned in the passage.

Option 3 (State Commission): This handles appeals from District Commission. Ananya went directly to District level.

Option 4 (Supreme Court): This is the highest court. The passage clearly states she went to DCDRC first.


Final Answer: Option 2 - District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

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