New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has passed a final order against Vajiram and Ravi IAS Study Centre LLP, imposing a penalty of ₹7,00,000 for indulging in misleading advertisement through deliberate concealment of material information, in violation of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
The decision was taken to protect and promote the rights of consumers as a class and to ensure that no false or misleading advertisement is made in respect of any goods or services in contravention of the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), headed by Chief Commissioner, Nidhi Khare, and Commissioner, Anupam Mishra, passed the Order against Vajiram and Ravi IAS Study Centre LLP.
The officers observed that these coaching institutes made tall claims and prominently used the names, photographs, and achievements of successful candidates of the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2023 while concealing important information regarding the specific courses opted for by such candidates.
Later, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Prahlad Joshi also shared the information in a social media post.
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Joshi said the action reinforces consumers’ right to be informed and reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring transparency, accountability and fair practices in the coaching sector.
The Minister highlighted that the CCPA has so far issued more than 60 notices to coaching institutes and imposed penalties exceeding ₹1.46 crore.
He said the Authority continues to safeguard students’ interests and promote informed decision-making.
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Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) is empowered to protect, promote and enforce the rights of consumers as a class, and prevent violation of consumers rights under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
Despite the fines imposed by the CCPA, the coaching institutes repeatedly claim tall results every year.
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