CCPA Imposes Rs 3 Lakh Penalty on Sriram's IAS for Misleading Advertisement

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) fined Sriram's IAS Rs 3 lakh for misleading advertisements about its success in the UPSC Civil Service Exam 2022. The institute claimed '200 plus selections', but provided data for 171 candidates, many of whom were from free programs.

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has levied a Rs 3 lakh penalty on coaching institute Sriram's IAS for publishing misleading advertisements in connection with the UPSC Civil Service Exam 2022.

As per an official announcement, the penalty was imposed to safeguard consumer rights and ensure compliance with the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. Sriram's IAS claimed '200 plus selections' in their ads, but substantiated details for only 171 candidates, a significant number of whom were part of free programs or already had cleared initial exams without their support.

The CCPA's Chief Commissioner, Nidhi Khare, underscored that advertisements must present truthful representations explicitly, emphasizing the need for transparency to prevent consumer deception.

(With inputs from agencies.)