CPA 99 — Power to give directions by Central Government

Consumer Protection Act, 2019

Statutory text

(1)  Without  prejudice  to  the  foregoing provisions  of  this  Act,  the  Central  Authority,  shall,  in  exercise  of  its  powers or  the  performance  of  its functions under this Act, be bound by such directions on questions of policy, as the Central Government may give in writing to it from time to time:
Provided that the Central Authority shall, as far as practicable, be given an opportunity to express its views before any direction is given under this sub-section.
(2) The decision of the Central Government whether a question is one of policy or not shall be final.

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