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Which Section of the Consumer Protection Act 1986 states about 'unfair trade practice'
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As per Consumer Protection Act 1986, 'unfair trade practice' includes
(i) falsely represents that the goods/services are of a particular standard, quality or grade
(ii) falsely represents any re-built, second-hand, reno¬vated, reconditioned or old goods as new goods
(iii) represents that the goods or services have sponsor¬ship, approval, performance, characteristics, accessories, uses or benefits which such goods or services do not have
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Answer: The Minister in charge of consumer affairs in the Central Government
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As per section 2(1)(m) of Consumer Protection Act 1986, "person" includes
(i) a firm whether registered or not
(ii) a Hindu undivided family
(iii) a co-operative society
(iv) every other association of persons whether registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 or not;
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As per section 2(1)(j) of Consumer Protection Act 1986, 'manufacturer' means a person who
(i) makes or manufactures any goods or part thereof
(ii) does not make or manufacture any goods but assembles parts thereof made or manufactured by others
(iii) puts or causes to be put his own mark on any goods made or manufactured by any other manufacturer;
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As per Section 2(1)(c) of Consumer Protection Act 1986, 'complaint' means any allegation in writing made by a complain¬ant that
(i) an unfair trade practice or a restrictive trade practice
(ii) the goods/services bought/ hired suffer from one or more defects/deficiency
(iii) a trader or service provider has charged a price in excess of the price
(iv) goods/services which are hazardous or likely to be hazardous to life and safety of the public when used
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