Consumer Affairs Minister

Government issues guidelines on "Service Charge"

Government issues guidelines on "Service Charge". Watch the full segment for more details.

Apr 21, 2017, 21:43 PM IST

Imposing service charge is unfair trade practice; consumers need not pay: Ram Vilas Paswan

Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said on Wednesday that imposition of service charge is unfair trade practice and consumers need not pay for the same.

Jan 11, 2017, 17:42 PM IST

Government finalises draft norms for direct selling industry

The Consumer Affairs Ministry today finalised draft guidelines for the Rs 72,000 crore direct selling industry with a view to safeguarding interest of consumers by differentiating genuine schemes from money-swindling ponzi ones.

Jul 29, 2016, 20:55 PM IST

Direct MMTC, STC to import dal, boost supply: Ram Vilas Paswan to Commerce Ministry

Fearing rise in dal prices even next year, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Tuesday asked the Commerce Ministry to direct trading firms such as MMTC and STC to start importing and boost domestic supply.

 

Dec 29, 2015, 20:37 PM IST

Maggi will return to retail shelves soon: Paswan

Despite the stand taken by the food safety watchdog, Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Thursday said he was hopeful that Nestle`s Maggi will be back on the shelves soon, drawing comfort from favourable test reports for the top instant noodles brand from some accredited laboratories.

Aug 06, 2015, 17:13 PM IST