Consumer Protection Act Section 23 — Designation of any statutory authority or body to function as Central Authority

CHAPTER III CENRAL CONSUMER PROTECTION AUTHORITY

Civil

Summary

The Central Government may, if it thinks it is necessary, issue a notification to name any statutory authority or body to carry out the powers and duties of the Central Authority mentioned in section 10. This means the government can choose another official body to act in place of the Central Authority, but only when it considers such a step necessary.

Official Text

The Central Government may, if it considers necessary, by notification, designate any statutory authority or body to exercise the powers and perform the functions of the Central Authority referred to in section 10.