December 24 – National Consumers Right Day
National Consumers Right Day is
observed across India on 24th
December of every year.
The date was chosen, because on this day
the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 was enacted on this day in 1986.
The day provides an unique opportunity to highlight the importance of
the consumer movement and the need to make every consumer more aware of their
rights and responsibilities.
How the day
is celebrated?
The Consumer Protection and Action Committee (CPAC)
celebrated the day by distributing complaints forms, information brochures and
other consumer rights literature freely to the public.
What are
the Six Rights?
1. Right to Protection 2. Right of Information
3. Right of Choice
4. Right of Hearing
5. Right of Redressal
6. Right of Education.
Did You
Know?
The World Consumer Rights Day is observed on March 15,
annually.