SHORT ANSWER:
The Consumer Protection Act 2019 streamlines the complaint process by allowing online filing and establishing a Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA).
DETAILS:
- Consumers can file complaints electronically through the National Consumer Helpline and the CCPA's online portal.
- The Act provides for the establishment of consumer commissions at the district, state, and national levels for quicker resolution.
- It introduces mediation as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Non-compliance with the orders of the consumer commissions can lead to penalties.
SOURCE:
- Consumer Protection Act, 2019
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