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Prohibition of false advertisement, etc.
Act: Balochistan Consumers Protection Act 2003
Section Provisions
ACT IX OF 2003 ACT IX OF 2003 BALOCHSITAN CONSUMERS PROTECTION ACT, 2003 An Act, to provide for promotion and protection of the interest of consumers [Gazette of Balochistan, Extraordinary, 30th October, 2003] No. PAB/Legis: V(10)/2003, dated 30-10-2003.---The Balochistan Consumer Protection Bill, 2003 having been passed by the Provincial Assembly of Balohistan on 11th October, 2003 and assented to by the Governor of Balochistan, is hereby published as an Act of the Provincial Assembly. It is hereby enacted as follows:- PART-1 PRELIMINARY 7. Prohibition of false advertisement, etc.---(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, no company, firm or person shall advertise in any; manner not authorized by law for the sale or hiring of goods or services or any property, movable or immovable, or solicit deposits for repayment at higher rates of profit or interest and thereby causes loss to any consumer, whether financial or otherwise. (2) Notwithstanding any punishment provided for making misrepresentation, false or misleading advertisement in any other law for the time being in force, the company, firm or a person or undertaking making such advertisement shall be liable to pay such compensation as the Court may direct for causing loss to the person affected by such advertisement.