Consumer Protection Act, 2019

Section 58

Power of Central Consumer Protection Authority to require information

⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 58 CPA

Provision: Section 58 of CPA
Act: Consumer Protection Act, 2019
Classification: consumer
Jurisdiction: India
Liability / Punishment: Imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to five lakh rupees, or with both

Statutory Content

What does Section 58 of CPA say?

The Central Consumer Protection Authority may require any person or firm or entity to provide information relating to any complaint or unfair trade practice. As per Section 58 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, 'The Central Consumer Protection Authority may require any person or firm or entity to provide information relating to any complaint or unfair trade practice.' The Central Consumer Protection Authority may also require any person or firm or entity to produce any document or record which is in their possession or control.

Indian StandardSection 58, Consumer Protection Act, 2019

Bluebook (21st ed.)Consumer Protection Act, 2019, § 58 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 58 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019

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Criminal Liability

Punishment under Section 58 CPA

Imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to five lakh rupees, or with both

Common Questions about Section 58 CPA

What is Section 58 of CPA?

Section 58 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (CPA) defines and regulates "Power of Central Consumer Protection Authority to require information". The section states: The Central Consumer Protection Authority may require any person or firm or entity to provide information relating to any complaint or unfair trade practice. As per Section 58 of t...

What is the punishment under Section 58 of CPA?

Under Section 58 of CPA, the prescribed liability/punishment is: Imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to five lakh rupees, or with both

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