Explain any three functions of the Consumer Protection Council or Consumer Forum. -SST 10th

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Functions of the Consumer Protection Council or Consumer forums are:  (i) To guide the consumer on how to file cases in the consumer court.  (ii) To represent the individual consumer in the consumer court. (iii) These voluntary organizations also receive financial support from the government creating awareness among the people.

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