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Consumer Affairs Department Engages Higher Education Institutions for Consumer Awareness

Real Estate

Consumer Affairs Department Engages Higher Education Institutions for Consumer Awareness

The Consumer Affairs Department is actively reaching out to higher education institutions to enhance consumer awareness and legal metrology. This initiative includes seminars and workshops aimed at educating students and faculty about their rights and responsibilities as consumers.

April 27, 2025
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Supreme Court Upholds Homebuyer's Right to Voice Complaints Against Real Estate Builder

Real Estate

Supreme Court Upholds Homebuyer's Right to Voice Complaints Against Real Estate Builder

The Supreme Court has dismissed a criminal defamation complaint filed by a real estate developer against a homebuyer, reinforcing the constitutional guarantee of free speech and consumer rights.

April 25, 2025
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Supreme Court Upholds Homebuyers' Right to Protest Against Builders

Real Estate Mumbai

Supreme Court Upholds Homebuyers' Right to Protest Against Builders

The Supreme Court has ruled that homebuyers have the right to peacefully protest against builders, quashing a defamation complaint filed by a real estate developer in Mumbai.

April 17, 2025
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Mumbai Grahak Panchayat Celebrates 50 Years: A Legacy of Consumer Advocacy

Real Estate Maharashtra

Mumbai Grahak Panchayat Celebrates 50 Years: A Legacy of Consumer Advocacy

The Mumbai Grahak Panchayat (MGP) marks its 50th anniversary with a legacy of significant contributions to consumer rights, including the pivotal role in the implementation of the Real Estate Regulation Act (RERA) in Maharashtra.

April 11, 2025
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Mumbai Grahak Panchayat Marks Golden Jubilee: A Half-Century of Consumer Advocacy

Real Estate Mumbai

Mumbai Grahak Panchayat Marks Golden Jubilee: A Half-Century of Consumer Advocacy

The Mumbai Grahak Panchayat (MGP) is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its history of consumer advocacy. Notably, their efforts in pushing for the Real Estate Regulation Act (RERA) for Maharashtra are a testament to their dedication to consumer rights.

April 11, 2025
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Understanding Voluntary Service Charges in Restaurants and Hotels

Real Estate Maharashtra

Understanding Voluntary Service Charges in Restaurants and Hotels

Learn about the voluntary nature of service charges and tips in restaurants and hotels, and how consumers can avoid being forced to pay them.

March 28, 2025
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