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Consumer Movement in Nepal

The document summarizes the history and current state of consumer protection in Nepal. It discusses how various acts were passed before 1998 to protect consumers but a comprehensive Consumer Protection Act was introduced in 1998 after political reforms. This act aims to guarantee consumer rights and punish unfair trade practices. Several consumer organizations now work to educate consumers, file complaints on their behalf, and act as intermediaries between citizens and the government. However, implementation of laws remains weak due to lack of awareness, slow justice system, and limited organizations.

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Consumer Movement in Nepal

The document summarizes the history and current state of consumer protection in Nepal. It discusses how various acts were passed before 1998 to protect consumers but a comprehensive Consumer Protection Act was introduced in 1998 after political reforms. This act aims to guarantee consumer rights and punish unfair trade practices. Several consumer organizations now work to educate consumers, file complaints on their behalf, and act as intermediaries between citizens and the government. However, implementation of laws remains weak due to lack of awareness, slow justice system, and limited organizations.

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Presented by:

Consumer Amir Karki

Movement Sagar Kafle

Saroj Gajurel
in Nepal Bijay Maharjan
Consumer Movement History
Before Consumer Protection Law/Act
• There were numerous acts in Nepal regarding consumer rights:
 Food Act 1966
 Essential Commodities Act 1960
 Drugs Act 1978
 Nepal Drinking Water Corporation Act 1989
 Standard Metrology Act 1968
 Black Market Act 1975
Amir Karki 2
Consumer Protection Law/Act
• After the political change in 1990, consumer
rights issues came to the notice of rights
activists and lawmakers

• the government introduced the Consumer


Protection Act 1998 and the regulation in 1999.

Amir Karki 3
Consumer Protection Law/Act
Causes of introducing Consumer Protection Act
• Irregularities concerning the quality, quantity and prices
• Misleading propaganda regarding use and usefulness of
goods
• Control Inflation
• Consumer Complaints facilities
• To support previous acts
Amir Karki 4
Features of Consumer Protection Law
• Guarantee Consumer Rights
• Obligation of Manufacturers
• Restriction on lower quality goods & services
• Prohibition on Unfair Trade Practices
• Sever Punishments System

Sagar Kafle 5
Consumer Organization
• Consumer organizations are voluntary groups of
people who work for a cause of protecting
consumers from hazardous products, false
advertising, pollution, etc.
• Works as a mediator or bridge between citizens
and government.
• Chairperson=Minister of State for Supplies
Saroj Gajurel 6
Consumer Organization
Some Consumer Organizations in Nepal:

Saroj Gajurel 7
Consumer Organization
Major Roles:
• Offer suggestions to government
• Disseminate information
• Inform consumers
• Update national and international information
• Monitor the rights of consumers
Saroj Gajurel 8
Consumer Organization
Other Roles:
• Educating Consumers
• Collect data on different products and testing
• Filing suit on behalf of consumers
• Organizing protests against adulteration
• Promote network of consumer associations
Saroj Gajurel 9
Consumer Protection in Practice
• Weak implementation of Laws
• Lack of Consumer Awareness
• Lack of Speedy Justice
• Limited Consumer Organizations
• Inspection and monitoring

Bijay Maharjan 10
http://www.crif.org.np

Bijay Maharjan 11
Thanks!
Know
Your
Rights
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