The duties of the consumers while purchasing a thing are: (i) Consumer should look at the quality of the product, market price, guarantee period, date of manufacturing, expiry date, etc. (ii) Consumers should purchase standard products with seal of ISI or the AGMARK. (iii) Consumer should ask for a cash memo and warranty card. (iv) He/she should know the legal procedures if he/ she is cheated. (v) He/she should be aware of his/her duties.