ग्राहक संरक्षण अधिनियम, 1986 अंतर्गत ग्राहक म्हणून गृहित धरण्यासाठी व्यक्तीने खालीलपैकी कोणत्या बाबींची पूर्तता करणे आवश्यक नाही ?

The correct answer is Option D (For hiring service, he must have obtain consent of concerned authority).

Key Points:
• Definition of 'Consumer' under Section 2(1)(d) of CPA, 1986:
• Under Section 2(1)(d)(ii) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, a 'consumer' in respect of services means any person who:
• 1. Hires or avails of any service for a consideration (paid or promised, partly paid, or deferred).
• 2. Includes any beneficiary of such services when availed with the approval of the hirer.
• 3. Excludes a person who avails of services for commercial purposes.
• Why Option 4 is NOT required (Answer):
• There is no legal requirement whatsoever that a person must obtain the 'consent of a concerned authority' to hire a service or establish consumer standing.
• Consumer status arises strictly from the contractual hiring/rendering of service against valuable consideration.
• Hence, Condition 4 need not be satisfied.
• Key Takeaway: Under CPA 1986, consumer status requires consideration and hiring/rendering of service, never government authority consent.