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Consumer Grievance Redressal

Consumer Grievance Redressal

Resolving issues with products, services and unfair practices.

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Consumer Awareness

Understand rights, responsibilities and the impact of your choices

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Consumer Guidance and Product Testing

Evaluation for quality, safety, and performance in our independent labs.

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Programs and Initiatives

Shaping better policies, safer products, and informed communities.

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Our work has directly influenced consumer rights in India

CERC played a pivotal role in shaping the Consumer Protection Act, 1986—and again in 2019, with key recommendations reflected in the updated law. Our draft Bill also helped influence the landmark Right to Information Act, 2005.test

A Consumer’s Fight for Quality and Justice

On 25th January 2025, Mr. Amitbhai J. Vyas purchased a Bosch refrigerator, trusting the brand’s reputation for quality. But his excitement soon turned into frustration—the vegetable tray constantly remained wet, making the product unusable. Hoping for a quick solution, he reached out to the service center multiple times. Instead of support, he was met with delays and silence.

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Mrs. Kapilaben B. Raval – Relief Through CERC Intervention

When Mrs. Kapilaben B. Raval lodged her insurance claim on 15th February 2023, she expected a quick settlement. Even after 35 days and several calls, there was no response from the insurer.Frustrated and anxious, she turned to CERC for help.

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Victory for a Parent Against Unfair Practices

When Mr. Jitendrabhai D. Patel enrolled his child in a Byju’s course plan for Standard 8, Dissatisfied with the course, he decided not to continue and informed the company within the 15-day cancellation period. What should have been a simple refund turned into a battle—Byju’s stopped responding despite his repeated calls and reminders.

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Refund Secured After a Canceled Flight

For Mr. Armanbhai Oza, booking an Air India ticket through Easy Trip on 29th October 2024 was the first step toward his planned journey on 9th December 2024. But his travel plans came crashing down when the airline canceled the flight. What followed was even more frustrating—despite repeated calls and reminders, Easy Trip failed to process his refund. Days turned into weeks, and the silence left him feeling cheated and helpless.

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A Traveler’s Hope Restored

For Mr. Jayendraprasad Ravishankar Joshi, planning a trip to Vietnam in February 2025 was a dream come true. He paid ₹1,44,400 with excitement, looking forward to new experiences and memories. But the journey never began—his visa was not issued, forcing him to cancel the booking. What should have been a straightforward refund turned into a nightmare. Despite countless calls and reminders, the company failed to return his money, leaving him disheartened and anxious.

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A Student’s Struggle for Fairness

For Ms. Anushka Bhatt, enrolling in the BA LIB course on 6th May 2025 was an important step toward her future. She paid ₹25,000 with hope and trust. But soon, her circumstances changed, and she applied for admission cancellation on 6th June 2025. What she expected was a simple refund of her fees. Instead, silence followed. Despite repeated calls and reminders, the institute failed to respond, leaving her anxious and uncertain.

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A Consumer’s Fight for His Hard-Earned Money

For Mr. Kamleshbhai K. Patel, booking a Maruti Ertiga Smart car at Kiran Motors Ltd. on 7th March 2024 was a moment of joy. But when he changed his mind and canceled the booking, he believed the dealer would simply return his hard-earned money. Instead, his trust was broken. Despite repeated calls and reminders, the dealer has refused to refund the booking amount of ₹7,05,000. Days turned into weeks, leaving the consumer frustrated and helpless. CERS has stepped in, demanding the immediate refund of the full amount. If ignored, further legal action will follow after 21st August 2024.

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BANKING

A. Balu misplaced his State Bank of India (SBI) passbook. On realizing the loss, he wrote to the Thattanchavady Branch of the SBI where he held the account. During discussions with the bank, he learnt that Rs. 20,000 had been fraudulently withdrawn from his account. Balu informed the bank about the transaction and also lodged a police complaint. When the Branch Manager and the accountant verified the signature on the withdrawal slip with his original signature, they found them different. The bank's negligence in verifying the signatures became evident.

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Illegal Repudiation of Insurance Claim Attracts Punitive Damages

One Mr. Vithaldas Parmar of Rajkot died of a heart attack. LIC repudiated the claim of the widow Mrs. Manjulaben on the grounds that Vithaldas was a man of intemperate habits and that he had hidden material facts. He was treated by Government Hospital at Rajkot and he died at the Hospital.

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How Complaint Redressal works at CERC

How Complaint Redressal works at CERC

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Consumer Helpline

Register your complaint through our helpline and get initial guidance.

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Consumer Advice Centre

Our experts assess your case and provide the best possible advice.

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Mediation

We reach out to the company on your behalf to resolve the issue amicably.

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Legal Action

If mediation fails, we support you in moving forward with legal proceedings.

We address
consumer issues like this

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Concerns regarding bills for goods and daily services

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Difficulties or fraud faced during online shopping

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Complaints linked to cyber fraud or data misuse

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Grievances about airline delays, losses, or negligence

after sales issues

Warranty or after-sales issues in home appliances

insurance issues

Banking or insurance issues in public or private sectors

delay in possession

Misselling or delay in possession by builders or developers

DTH issues

Network, handset, or DTH issues in telecom services

False claims

False claims or non-delivery by coaching institutions

Poor experience with tour operators

Poor experience with tour operators or travel services

Dissatisfaction at restaurants

Dissatisfaction at restaurants, cafés, or hotel services

Service lapses

Service lapses in visa, courier, or utility-related areas

Knowledge that puts you in controll

CERC’s weekly e-magazine, Grahak Sathi, is a Friend, Philosopher and Guide to consumers. Published in English, Hindi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Bengali, Tamil and Marathi, it has quick, crisp and easy-to-read information addressing the readers’ question “what is in it for me?”.

Audio versions of Grahak Sathi in Gujarati, English and Hindi are released regularly.

Detect Adulteration in Food Items

Food adulteration is the deliberate act of adding inferior, harmful, or unauthorized substances to food products, compromising their quality and safety. Adulterants may be introduced to increase quantity, enhance appearance, or extend shelf life, often at the cost of consumer health.

Life and efficiency of appliances

Electrical and electronic appliances are essential in our daily lives. They make everyday tasks easier, save time, and add comfort to daily life. However, they are also high-cost purchase items, so maximizing their efficiency and lifespan is a smart way to save money and reduce waste.

Fair and responsible AI

Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of every aspect of our lives. Therefore, it is reasonable to be concerned about Fair and Responsible AI. We live in the digital age, where virtually anything can be accomplished with a single click. In an increasingly digitized world, mobile phones, the internet, and electronic devices are no longer considered luxury items but essential components of daily life.

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