Section 2: Definitions

(1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,---

(a) “Act” means the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (Central Act No.

35 of 2019);

(b) “appellant” means a person who makes an appeal against the order of the District Commission;

(c) “authorised agent” means a person duly authorised by a party to present any complaint, appeal or reply on behalf of such party before the State Commission, or the District Commission, as the case may be;

(d) “Commission” means the District Commission or the State Commission, as the case may be;

(e) “Consumer Welfare Fund” means the Consumer Welfare Fund established by the State Government;

(f) “Form” means the Form appended to these rules;

(g) “memorandum” means any memorandum of appeal filed by the appellant;