Consumer Awareness Campaign Submits 16-Point Suggestions to Government for Market Reform
Summary
The Consumer Awareness Campaign in Nepal submitted 16-point suggestions to the government for legal and institutional reforms to curb market irregularities like substandard goods and arbitrary pricing.
Key Points
- The Consumer Awareness Campaign submitted a 16-point suggestion letter to the Nepal government demanding reforms to tackle unhealthy market competition and fraud.
- The suggestions focus on reforming the Consumer Protection Act, 2075, to specify monitoring sectors and empower consumer courts with judicial authority.
- The campaign calls for establishing a District Market Monitoring Coordination Committee chaired by the Chief District Officer to enhance coordination among market monitoring bodies.
- Market monitoring committees at all government tiers should implement regular action plans and prioritize complaint handling to ensure fair and competitive markets.
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