K H Muniyappa
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Bengaluru: The Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs organised an event to commemorate National Consumer Day on Wednesday.
Speaking at the event, Minister of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs K H Muniyappa stated that of the 2,55,466 cases registered with the consumer forum so far, 2,48,072 had been disposed of.
"Only 7,394 or 3% of the cases are pending," he said, adding that they would be looked into soon.
Muniyappa added that the department would soon take steps to appoint the president of the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum.
The minister also emphasised the need for heightened vigilance in consumer forums regarding medical malpractice and cybercrime.
"In recent days, cybercrimes are increasing, in which many people are losing money. People are losing money by sending SMS through mobiles and OTPs. This should be stopped. I will hold a meeting with high-level officials to discuss the matter," Muniyappa said.