The Department of Legal Metrology and Consumer Protection conducts consumer rights awareness event in Zunheboto.
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DIMAPUR — The Department of Legal Metrology and Consumer Protection organised a consumer rights awareness programme at Khelhoshe Polytechnic in Atoizu, Zunheboto, on May 12, and has scheduled another event in the Phek district.
According to a DIPR report, the awareness programme at Khelhoshe Polytechnic was held on the theme "Accurate measurement, safe product – confident consumers".
Speaking at the programme, Assistant Controller of Legal Metrology and Consumer Protection, Zunheboto, Khevishe Z Zhimomi stated that accurate measurement is essential for ensuring transparency, fairness, and trust between consumers and traders. He stated that traders and manufacturers are expected to comply with the provisions of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, and related rules.
Resource person Easter H Yepthomi, Retainer Lawyer of the Zunheboto District Legal Services Authority, spoke on the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. She highlighted that the act came into force on July 20, 2020, with the objective of addressing emerging challenges faced by consumers in the digital era and ensuring timely and effective redressal of disputes.
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Meanwhile, the Department of Legal Metrology and Consumer Protection in Phek, in collaboration with Chakhesang Mission Higher Secondary School, T Chikri, will be organising a one-day consumer awareness programme on May 15.
The event will take place at Baptist School, Pfutsero, at 11 am and at Chakhesang Mission Higher Secondary School, T Chikri, at 1 pm.