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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-III DISPOSAL OF COMPLAINTS 17. Penalties.---(1) Where any right of consumer required to be protected under section 10 is in any way infringed, the person responsible for such infringement shall be punished with imprisonment Which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees, or with both and shall also be liable to provide such compensation/relief as may be determined by the Court. (2) Whoever makes advertisement through print or electronic media or by chalking on walls or in any other manner in contravention of section 7, shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to twenty five thousand rupees, or with both. (3) The Court may, where it is deemed appropriate, order for payment of compensation to the extent the consumer has suffered any damage or loss through any unfair trade practice. (4) The Court may where it is deemed necessary for protection of the right of other consumers, order for confiscation of any goods or material or direct for their destruction. (5) The Court may, where it is deemed appropriate, order for removal of the defect(s) of the product involved or replacement thereof.