pyq/2012/prelims/8

With reference to consumers’ rights/ privileges under the provisions of law in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Consumers are empowered to take samples for food testing.

2. When a consumer files a complaint in any consumer forum, no fee is required to be paid.

3. In case of death of a consumer, his/her legal heir can file a complaint in the consumer forum on his / her behalf.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(A) 1 Only

(B) 2 and 3 Only

(C) 1 and 3 Only

(D) 1, 2 and 3