Kohima, March 15 (EMN): Commemorating the world consumers right day, Kohima District Legal Services Authority (KDLSA) has organised a programme at Don Bosco School in Sechu Zubza under Kohima district on March 15.
Speaking on consumers’ rights, Zasitsolie Beio, NSLSA panel lawyer, stated that a consumer is one who buys any goods for a consideration which includes a hire-purchase. He stated that a complaint can be filed when an unfair or restrictive trade practice is practiced by trader or service provider.
Zasitsolie Beio stated that complaint can be made when goods bought or to be bought and services hired or to be hired suffered from any deficiency. He also stated that complaint can also be filed when traders or service provider charged excess prices.
Zasitsolie Beio informed that complaint should be filed within two years from the date of which the case of action arises. He added that complaint can be taken up even after the stipulated time provided the complainant is able to satisfy the forum or commission for the delay.
Zasitsolie Beio further stated that the consumer dispute redressal machinery is at the national commission, state commission and district forum. Speaking on child’s rights, Hisinlo Himb, KDLSA panel lawyer, explained the various children rights such as right to survival, right to protection, right to participation and right to development. He also stressed on several provisions for the protection and care of children provided in the constitution of India as well as various acts enacted by the parliament.
The programme was chaired by Puchole Zaphu, KDLSA panel lawyer, while the welcome address was delivered by Fr. Anthony, school headmaster. The gathering was enthralled by special number by the DBS students. The vote of thanks was delivered by Nulhuvolu Rakho.
Students from Classes VIII-X, teachers and staff of the school attended the programme.
