NEW DELHI: Taking cognisance of the TOI report on the disparity in cab fares displayed simultaneously on Android and IOS devices for identical rides by ride-hailing platforms, Union consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi on Thursday ordered Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) for a detailed investigation into the matter. He has directed the consumer affairs department…
NEW DELHI: Sugar content in packaged baby foods, safeguarding consumer rights in the banking sector and rising prices of medicines are some of the issues that have come under the scanner of the parliamentary panels.The parliamentary standing committee on consumer affairs, food and public distribution, chaired by DMK leader Kanimozhi, has decided to examine issues…
NEW DELHI: Citing that the passenger had taken “reasonable precautions” to safeguard his luggage but the TTE failed in his responsibility to prevent entry of “outsiders” in the reserved coach, NCDRC has ordered Railways to pay nearly Rs 4.7 lakh compensation to the traveller whose belongings were stolen. The incident happened on Amarkantak Express in…
NEW DELHI: Ministry of heavy industries (MHI) on Wednesday asked vehicle testing agency ARAI to provide details regarding alleged violations of consumer rights by Ola Electric as the firm is a beneficiary of govt incentive scheme for EVs. MHI’s action comes close on the heels of Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) slapping a show cause…
