Zunheboto District Legal Services Authority (ZDLSA) organized a legal awareness programme on Consumer Rights, MACT Cases and Criminal Procedural Laws at DC conference hall Zunheboto on March 28.
A press release from Nagaland State Legal Services Authority (NSLSA) public relation assistant stated that resource person Niechochiyi Suyie, district and sessions judge and chairman ZDLSA spoke on the topic “Consumer Rights and MACT Cases”. He gave a clear and in-depth explanation of the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act and the Motor Vehicle Act.
He stressed that the public/consumer should be aware of their rights and must ask for receipts of any goods purchased and in case of any grievance they should approach the District Consumer redressal forum.
He also laid emphasis on the public keeping vigil on the plying of commercial vehicles without insurance and valid documents and in case of detection of any flaws to report it to the concerned authority.
Tovi Z. Yepthomi, retainer lawyer ZDLSA highlighted the rights of accused persons and the basic procedures to be followed in a criminal case. He also explained that as citizens of India, it was our duty to co-operate with investigation agencies in criminal cases.
The programme concluded with the closing remarks and acknowledgment by Easter H. Yepthomi, panel lawyer ZDLSA.
The programme was chaired by Atoka Achumi, JMFC & secretary ZDLSA. A short speech was delivered by Mongo Khiamniungan, EAC Zunheboto.
Dobashi, Gaon Bura Association Zunheboto, Zunheboto Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Sumi Totimi Hoho and Zunheboto Town Youth Forum attended the programme.