In a move aimed at ensuring transparency in the coaching sector, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Thursday issued notices to coaching centres over misleading claims and unfair trade practices.

While the names of the centres have not been disclosed, the CCPA stated that the action pertains to institutions offering coaching for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) and National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET).

“The CCPA has issued 49 notices and imposed a total penalty of Rs 77.60 lakh on 24 coaching centres, directing them to discontinue misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices,” the authority said in a public statement.

The action follows the failure of several coaching institutes to comply with the Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisements in the Coaching Sector, 2024.

These guidelines prohibit coaching centres from making false or misleading claims or advertisements to promote their services and from engaging in deceptive or unfair practices.

Also Read

Delhi govt to offer free CUET, NEET online coaching to 163K students

Bill to control, regulate coaching centres introduced in Rajasthan Assembly

Aakash launches new platform Aakash Digital to strengthen online footprint

FIITJEE Ltd booked for fraud as Delhi Police probe student complaints

US' Glas Trust moves NCLAT for stay over amendments in Aakash's AoA

“Following the recent declaration of results for examinations such as IIT-JEE and NEET, the CCPA observed that coaching...

Read Full Story: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1AFBVV95cUxQRUVNSEZsb0ZFdGVPdkQyRDlQ...