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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-II THE CONSUMER PROTECTION COUNCIL 10. Objects and functions of the Council.--(1) The object and function of the Council shall be to determine, promote and protect the rights of consumers, including:-- (a) the right of protection against marketing of goods which are hazardous to life and property; (b) the right of information about the quality; quantity, potency, purity, standard and price of goods and services; (c) the right of access to a variety of goods at competitive prices (d) the right of redressal against unfair trade practices of unscrupulous exploitation of consumers; (e) the right of consumer's education; (f) the right of easy availability of essential services and commodities; and (g) not to charge an excess price than printed price of the goods; (2) The Council shall be responsible for formulation of policies for the promotion and protection of the rights of consumers, fair and honest trade practices by the manufacturers producers and suppliers of goods and services in relation to interest of consumers and their effective implementation. (3) For promotion and protection of the interests of consumers, the Council shall coordinate between the Government, manufacturers, producers, suppliers and consumers. (4) All persons, bodies or organizations, both official and non-official shall comply with the directions of the council and extend help in advancement of ---- objects and functions. (5) The Council may implement its policy and direction under this Act through the Authority, for this purpose, the Administration at District as well as Tehsil and Union Council level, Police Department and other agencies of Government shall act in aid of the Authority.