consumer rights under trai act, 1997 tdsat seminar, bombay 25 th september, 2004 ramji srinivasan
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CONSUMER RIGHTS UNDER TRAI ACT, 1997
TDSAT SEMINAR, BOMBAY25TH SEPTEMBER, 2004
RAMJI SRINIVASAN
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Consumer Rights underTelecom Regulatory Authority of
India Act, 1997&
Consumer Protection Act, 1986 - a Background Analysis
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TRAI ACT, 1997 Preamble
Establishment of TRAI and TDSAT:
to regulate telecom services protect interest of consumers promote orderly growth of
telecom sector TDSAT: adjudicate disputes dispose of appeals
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Functions of TRAI
Special emphasis on Consumers: Recommendations for development of
telecom technology Lay down standards of quality of service by
service providers Conduct periodical surveys of services
provided to consumers Facilitate competition & promote efficiency
in the operation of Telecom services
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TDSAT
Adjudicates upon dispute between a group of consumers and telecom service providers.
Does not adjudicate upon :individual consumer complaints
unfair trade practices under
MRTPActdisputes under Sec. 7B of
Indian Telegraph Act.
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Consumer Protection Act, 1986
To provide for better protection of the consumers and establishment of:
for settlement of consumer disputes
District Forum (less than Rs. 20 Lacs) State Commissions (between Rs. 20 Lacs-1 Crore) National Commission (more than Rs. 1 Crore)
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Who can file a complaint in a Consumer Forum?
Sec 2(b) : Consumers or group of consumers
having similar interests Voluntary Consumer Associations Central or State Government Legal heir or representative of a
deceased consumer
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TDSAT & Consumer Courts
TDSAT has been established to deal with disputes between a group of consumers and a service provider
TDSAT is a Specialised Tribunal - Special Act
Consumer Court is a General Fora - Earlier Act
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TRAI’s Recommendation on Ombudsman
To deal with individual consumer complaints
Facilitate an intra-sector arrangement for efficient response to consumer complaints
Appointment by a licensor under a license agreement
Recommendation silent on Finality, Enforceability and Appeals from Ombudsman
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All those who have had complaints against your
Service ProviderRAISE YOUR HANDS !!
Q & A FOLLOWS