The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 came into effect in August 2019. It has repealed and completely overhauled the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 with the objective to provide timely and effective administration and settlement of consumer disputes.
Consumer protection laws represent one of the most critical components of the market architecture of the economy with a wide range of stakeholders. It is essential that the students of law, commerce, management, and all other streams understand the nuances of this specialised subject through both education and training in this field.
In this light, the Chair on Consumer Laws at National Law University, Delhi, established by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India is organising the Fifth Edition of the National Quiz Competition on Consumer Protection Laws on October 07, 2023. The objective is to provide an opportunity and a conducive platform to students from various universities to expand, explore and develop their knowledge of consumer laws through the medium of a National Quiz.
A maximum of three students from a single College/University may register: participants will be shortlisted on a first-come-first-serve basis. Only applicants who have been successfully registered shall be contacted for further details. Further, no winner of any previous editions of the quiz can participate in the 2023 edition.
The Quiz shall be held online in two stages: Stage 1 shall be an MCQ preliminary test. After the results have been compiled, the shortlisted candidates shall be contacted over email for Stage 2 (i.e. the Final Round to be administered via Live Video Conferencing). Students enrolled in Undergraduate Degree programs are invited, to participate in the Competition in an individual capacity.
The top 3 participants will be awarded cash prizes (1st position: ₹6000, 2nd position: ₹4000, 3rd position: ₹2000). Certificates of Participation shall be issued to all participants.
The last date for registration is 27 September, 2023.
The rules of the competition are attached here.
The registration form can be accessed here.