Ans: World consumer’s day was inspired by US president George.F. Kennedy addressing consumer rights. Consumer right in India is mentioned in the consumer protection act 1986. The basic attributes of consumer right according to this act is:
- Freedom to select the product.
- Right to protect themselves from harmful and hazardous effects.
- Directly to get the information about the quality and performance of the products.
- Directly to get the information about all the decisions for consumer interest.
- Right to plead addressed, in case of any infringement of consumer act.
- Right for completing consumer education.
The slogan of consumer right in India are:
- Your products, your rights.
- Know your right to consume.