LMCA observes World Consumer Rights Day
YUPIA, Mar 15: The Department of Legal Metrology & Consumer Affairs (GoAP) in collaboration with the Consumer Rights Organization (Papum Pare District Unit) observed World Consumer Rights Day at the premises of the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission here today.
The programme was attended by officials of the department including Dr Debia Tana, Assistant Controller-cum-District Consumer Protection Officer; Taw Tassar, Inspector; Kago Tara, Manual Assistant; and Mibi Basar, DMA, District Commission Yupia. Representatives of the Consumer Rights Organization including Gollo Muze, Chairman CRO Papum Pare District Unit, and Nabam Rama, AGS, also participated in the programme.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Debia Tana highlighted the theme of World Consumer Rights Day 2026 — “Safe Products, Confident Consumers.” The theme, led globally by Consumers International, focuses on product safety, stronger regulations and building consumer trust in both online and offline marketplaces.
He also informed that the District Consumer Commission at Yupia has disposed of 26 cases during the current year, while 12 consumer cases are presently under process.
During the programme, awareness was created on consumer rights under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, including the rights to safety, information, choice, redressal and consumer education. Participants were also informed about filing complaints through the National Consumer Helpline and the E-Dakhil portal.
Dr Tana urged traders to comply with the provisions of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 and to avoid selling goods beyond the Maximum Retail Price (MRP), while appealing to consumers to remain vigilant against unfair trade practices. (DIPRO)