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Section 20: Power of Central Authority to recall goods, etc.

The Consumer Protection Act, 2019Central Act · Act 35 of 2019

Where the Central Authority is satisfied on the basis of investigation that there is sufficient evidence to show violation of consumer rights or unfair trade practice by a person, it may pass such order as may be necessary, including--

(a) recalling of goods or withdrawal of services which are dangerous, hazardous or unsafe;

(b) reimbursement of the prices of goods or services so recalled to purchasers of such goods or services; and

(c) discontinuation of practices which are unfair and prejudicial to consumers' interest:

Provided that the Central Authority shall give the person an opportunity of being heard before passing an order under this section.

Where this provision sits

ActThe Consumer Protection Act, 2019
Section20
Marginal notePower of Central Authority to recall goods, etc.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source
Judgments citing it1

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