Miscellaneous (Indian Polity) (Part-2)

Presently the Constitution has a preamble, and 470 articles which are grouped in 25 parts, and 12 schedules.

Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018: It seeks to confiscate properties of economic offenders who have left the country to avoid facing criminal prosecution or refuse to return to the country to face prosecution.

• Fugitive economic offender:
  • A person against whom an arrest warrant has been issued for committing an offence listed in the Act and the value of the offence is at least Rs. 100 crore.

It was first sung on 27 December 1911 at the Kolkata Session of the Indian National Congress.

The Legislature: It is responsible for making laws. The Indian Parliament consists of two houses the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha (House of the People).

The Executive: It is responsible for implementing laws and policies. The President of India is the head of the executive, and the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers are responsible for running the day-to-day affairs of the government.

The Judiciary: It is responsible for interpreting laws and resolving disputes. The Supreme Court of India is the highest court of the land, and there are also high courts and subordinate courts in each state.

1. Lower and
2. Upper House.

What is the Consumer Protection Act?

The Consumer Protection Act, implemented in 1986, gives easy and fast compensation to consumer grievances. It safeguards and encourages consumers to speak against insufficiency and flaws in goods and services.

If traders and manufacturers practice any illegal trade, this act protects their rights as a consumer.

Consumer Rights and Responsibilities:

The Rights of the Consumer

• Right to Safety- Before buying, a consumer can insist on the quality and guarantee of the goods. They should ideally purchase a certified product like ISI or AGMARK.
• Right to Choose- Consumer should have the right to choose from a variety of goods and in a competitive price.
• Right to be informed- The buyers should be informed with all the necessary details of the product, make her/him act wise, and change the buying decision.
• Right to Consumer Education- Consumer should be aware of his/her rights and avoid exploitation. Ignorance can cost them more.
• Right to be heard- This means the consumer will get due attention to express their grievances at a suitable forum.
• Right to seek compensation- The defines that the consumer has the right to seek redress against unfair and inhumane practices or exploitation of the consumer.