The Tamil Nadu State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (TNSCDRC), on 8th November, 2023 ordered the Madras Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology Hospital (MIOT) Hospital, to pay a compensation of rupees 20,00,000 to complainant Shanthi Kalai Arasan, towards medical negligence. Over the eight years, Shanti has been fighting for justice, in the wake of her husband Kailai Arasan's death.
Today, we're looking at the last two rights in our series '#ConsumerRights'. As a #consumer, you have the right to seek redressal for your consumer grievances. Even small grievances should be addressed, as all these add up to creating a safe consumer ecosystem. The final right is as much a #responsibility as it is a right - to stay educated & informed at all times on your rights as a consumer. #BeAware
Competitive markets are better for #consumers - there is more choice at better prices. Should there be a monopoly on a particular service (for example the electricity services provided by #TANGEDCO), the consumer is still assured of high quality services at fair prices through laws & regulations. Consumer groups like CAG give consumers a voice - again, an undeniable right that you have as a consumer. #ConsumerRights #Awareness
You can check the speed of your #internet connection by clicking on the speed check button on your service provider's website. You can then accordingly register a complaint with your service provider.
#Broadband #5G #ConsumerAwareness #ConsumerRights
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on June 9th of 2022 issued guidelines aiming to further protect consumers from claims and promises from advertisements that are misleading, baseless, unjustified, unrealistic, false, etc.
There is power in knowing your rights & responsibilities as a consumer. We will be breaking these down for you, in this series. Today, we look at your right as a flight passenger.
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#ConsumerProtection #ConsumerRights
பிளாஸ்டிக் மாசுபாடு பிரச்சனை பற்றிய புரிதல் குறித்து பொதுமக்கள் கருத்து ஆய்வு; உணவு பேக்கேஜிங்கில் மறுசுழற்சி லேபிள்கள் இருப்பது மற்றும் அத்தகைய தகவல் (மறுசுழற்சி லேபிள்கள்) தெளிவாக வழங்கப்பட்டால் வாங்கும் முறைகள் மாறுவதற்கான பொதுமக்களின் தயார்நிலை.
A perception survey of citizens on their understanding of the plastic pollution issue; the presence of recycling labels on food packaging; and their readiness to switch purchasing patterns if such information (recycling labels) was clearly provided
A survey form to record the quality of recycling labels provided on the plastic packaging used for food products in Tamil Nadu. The form was administered through the open access app, KoboToolBox.
