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CHAPTER V MEDIATION

Section 74: Establishment of consumer mediation cell

The Consumer Protection Act, 2019

(1) The State Government shall establish, by notification, a consumer mediation cell to be attached to each of the District Commissions and the State Commissions of that State.

(2) The Central Government shall establish, by notification, a consumer mediation cell to be attached to the National Commission and each of the regional Benches.

(3) A consumer mediation cell shall consist of such persons as may be prescribed.

(4) Every consumer mediation cell shall maintain—

(a) a list of empanelled mediators;

(b) a list of cases handled by the cell;

(c) record of proceeding; and

(d) any other information as may be specified by regulations.

(5) Every consumer mediation cell shall submit a quarterly report to the District Commission, State Commission or the National Commission to which it is attached, in the manner specified by regulations.

Questions on this section

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  1. 1. Consider the following statements regarding consumer mediation cells under Section 74 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019: 1. The State Government establishes a consumer mediation cell attached to each District Commission and the State Commission of that State. 2. The Central Government establishes a consumer mediation cell attached to the National Commission and each of its regional Benches. 3. Every consumer mediation cell submits a quarterly report to the Commission to which it is attached. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Practise questions on Consumer Protection Act, 2019