Activity 01
Mock Consumer Court
Students role-play a consumer dispute scenario, with some acting as the aggrieved consumer, the seller, and the consumer forum judges. This helps them understand the process, the importance of evidence, and the challenges involved.
Identify two major challenges consumers face when seeking justice through consumer courts.
Facilitation TipProvide simple case scenarios and a basic script outline to guide the role-play effectively.
What to look forAn exit ticket where students write down one consumer duty they will start practising and one challenge the consumer movement still faces.
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Activity 02
'Jago Grahak Jago' Campaign Design
In pairs, students create a poster or a short script for a 30-second video for a consumer awareness campaign. They should focus on a specific consumer right or duty, like checking the MRP or expiry date.
Explain the importance of consumer duties, such as asking for a cash memo.
Facilitation TipEncourage creativity by allowing them to use local languages or contexts in their campaign material.
What to look forProvide students with a short case study of a consumer grievance. They must write a response identifying the right violated, the duty neglected (if any), and outline the steps for seeking redressal.
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Activity 03
Analyse Your Bill
Students bring a recent cash memo or bill from home and identify key components like GST number, date, itemised list, and total amount. They discuss why each component is important as proof of purchase.
Justify the need for continued consumer awareness campaigns.
Facilitation TipCreate a simple checklist on the board for students to verify against their own bills.
What to look forStudents complete a personal checklist to reflect on their own habits as a consumer, such as 'I always ask for a bill', 'I check the expiry date', etc.
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Begin with a relatable, local example of a consumer being cheated to make the topic personal. Use a simple flowchart to illustrate the steps of filing a complaint, pointing out potential delays. Facilitate a class discussion where students share their own or their family's experiences, connecting the textbook concepts to their lived reality.
Students will be able to analyse the practical difficulties in the consumer justice system and articulate how their own actions and duties as consumers can help overcome these hurdles.
Watch Out for These Misconceptions
Filing a case in a consumer court is very expensive and complicated, just like regular courts.
Consumer courts are designed to be inexpensive and user-friendly. The fees are nominal, and a consumer can present their own case without needing a lawyer, which simplifies the process, though challenges like delays can still exist.
As long as I have paid for a product, my rights are automatically protected by the government.
While laws exist, protecting your rights requires active participation. You must perform your duties, such as asking for a bill, checking product details, and being aware of the complaint process. The system works best when consumers are vigilant.
A small issue, like being overcharged by five rupees, is not worth the effort of complaining.
While it may seem small, not reporting such incidents encourages unfair trade practices. Collective action on even small issues holds businesses accountable and strengthens the consumer movement for everyone.
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