Manu Needhi Consumer and Environmental Protection Centre
Manu Needhi Consumer and Environmental Protection Centre is a non-profit organisation, registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975. It was formed by then law students of Dr. Ambedkar Law College, Chennai, most of whom are now the practicing advocates in Madras High Court, Chennai.
Executive members
There are seven executive members:
- A. Muniraja - president
- Akila Arunkumar- vice president
- S. Saravanan - general secretary
- P. Saravana Siva - joint secretary
- R. Senthil Kumar - treasurer
- M. Manikhandan - committee member
- Sindhuja Seenivasaga Perumal
Consumer protection
Manu Needhi works to create awareness to the consumers about their rights by conducting periodical campaigns. Further, they provide free legal aid to the consumers to get their grievance redressed legally in consumer courts. They also file public interest litigation.
Awareness campaigns
Personnel at the centre have organised awareness campaigns around issues that affect the public at large, including campaigns in remote villages and a mass voters' awareness rally.
Articles and publications
The president and vice-president of the organization have been known to write articles related to consumer rights that have been published in newspapers and magazines of India, especially in Tamil Nadu.
References
- "Snacks outlet told to pay Rs.50,000 to movie-goer who was charged Rs.10 more". The Hindu. 28 March 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2018.