Section 106 of CPA : Section 106: Power To Remove Difficulties

Explanation using Example

Imagine a situation where a new type of digital service emerges, and consumers face issues with service providers over data privacy. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019, does not explicitly address this unique scenario because it was not foreseen at the time of the Act's drafting. To protect consumer rights in such a case, the Central Government could use Section 106 to issue an order clarifying how the Act's provisions apply to digital service providers. This would help resolve the difficulties consumers are facing without needing to wait for a formal amendment to the Act, as long as the order is issued within two years of the Act's commencement.