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Ancient times
Consumer protection was a part of ancient Indian culture and was part of its administration. Kautilya's Arthashastra was the basic law of ancient India which strengthened with provisions to protect consumers in India. Sale of commodities to the general public was regulated by certain rules. Exploitation by the traders and retailers with respect to quality, measurement, short weight and adulteration of goods were strictly counted. If high profit was grabbed from consumers, then the trade activity was stopped immediately. Profit limits of traders were fixed. Timely respoces to some services of like washerman, sculpturist, tailor, carpenter etc.were prescribed. Eg. A washerman should return the washed clothes in a prescribed period. If he fails to do so he had to pay fines.