National Consumer Day observed in Jowai

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaDecember 21, 2021

The National Consumer Day was observed today in the District Library Auditorium, Mynthong, Jowai attended by Deputy Commissioner Garod LSN Dykes, Additional Deputy Commissioner DD Syngai, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Supply) A Mukhim and Extra Assistant Commissioner E Mawlong President District Commission B Khriam, dealers and wholesalers were also present.   

Highlighting on the importance of the day Deputy Commissioner, Garod LSN Dykes said that there are three parties in the marketing system,  working in collaboration with one another. The government controls the prices, sellers sell their goods and services in accordance with the price fixed by the government, however,  the buyers have the right to choose the goods as they like. 

The Deputy Commissioner also released a brief Video clip on the Consumers rights.

B Khriam, President of District Commission, West Jaintia Hills, Jowai spoke on the rights of the consumers and advice the consumers to always ask for cash memos or a receipt while making a purchase and incase of dissatisfaction with the purchase, the dissatisfied consumers can always file a complaint directly with the District Commissioner. She further informed that the Commission looks into the matters for free of cost.

Earlier, A Mukhim, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Supply) in his welcome address said that the day is being observed to create awareness to the customers of their rights and responsibilities. ADIPR