Write a note on ‘Historical Perspective of the Consumer Movement’.
India has an ancient history of consumer protection. Consumer protection was part of ancient culture and formed the core of its administration. But the introduction of boundless commercialisation of activities eclipsed the old rich heritage. As in Europe, in India also the origin of the Consumer Movement was in the form of Consumer Co-operatives.
India has an ancient history of consumer protection. Consumer protection was part of its ancient culture and formed the core of its administration. Kautilya's 'Arthasasthra' was the basic law of ancient India and the same was strengthened with provisions to protect consumers. Sale of was organised in such a way that general public was not put to any trouble. If high profits (for the ruler) put general public in trouble, then that trade activity was stopped immediately. For traders, profit limit to be fixed. Even for services lilnely response was prescribed; e.g.
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