Lok Sabha Passes Consumer Protection Bill 2018

New Delhi: The Consumer Protection Bill 2018 was passed by the Lok Sabha on Thursday amid slogan shouting by the Opposition. Moving the Bill for its passage, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs Ramvilas Paswan said the Bill was non-controversial and was in the interest of the consumers. He said the Bill, which seeks to establish authorities for timely and effective administration and settlement of consumers’ disputes, is above partisan politics. The Minister said that a penalty provision has been incorporated in the Bill, but does not envisage jail terms. The Bill was passed after an hour-long discussion in which 11 members from different political parties participated and presented their views. The Bill was introduced in January during the last Winter Session of Parliament. (IANS)

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