CCPA issues guidelines against misleading advertisements by coaching centres
On 13 November 2024, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued the Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisement in Coaching Sector, 2024.
Summary
On 13 November 2024, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued the 'Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisement in Coaching Sector, 2024', which bar coaching centres from false or misleading claims and deceptive or unfair practices, CCPA Chief Commissioner Nidhi Khare said. The guidelines define 'coaching' to include academic support, education, guidance, study programmes and tuition, but not counselling, sports, dance, theatre and other creative activities. The CCPA said it has taken suo motu action against 45 coaching centres and imposed penalties totalling Rs 54,60,000 on 18 coaching institutes for misleading advertisements.
Key facts
- Date
- 13 Nov 2024
- Issued by
- Central Consumer Protection Authority
- Guidelines
- Prevention of Misleading Advertisement in Coaching Sector, 2024
- Chief Commissioner
- Nidhi Khare
- Action
- Suo motu against 45 coaching centres
- Penalties
- Rs 54,60,000 on 18 institutes
Practice MCQs 2 questions
While issuing coaching-sector advertisement guidelines in November 2024, the CCPA said it had imposed penalties on how many coaching institutes?
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Correct answer: B — 18
PIB (Consumer Affairs): the CCPA took suo motu action against 45 coaching centres and imposed penalties of Rs 54,60,000 on 18 institutes.
Who was the Chief Commissioner of the Central Consumer Protection Authority when it issued the coaching guidelines in November 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Nidhi Khare
PIB (Consumer Affairs): Smt Nidhi Khare, Chief Commissioner, CCPA, shared details of the guidelines.