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CCPA Fines Vajirao for Misleading Ads
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India's consumer regulator fined Vajirao and Reddy for UPSC ads that hid course details and overstated success claims, misleading aspirants.
- CCPA imposed a Rs 15 lakh penalty on Vajirao and Reddy Institute for misleading UPSC CSE ads
- The institute claimed 645 selections and top ranks while displaying candidate names and photos
- Investigation found 431 of the claimed candidates were not enrolled in any institute program
- Many listed students had only interview guidance or mock interview courses after clearing earlier stages independently
- The authority said omitting course details created a false impression about the institute's full training
- CCPA ordered the institute to stop misleading advertisements and file a compliance report within 15 days
- The case was treated as a repeat violation after an earlier Rs 7 lakh penalty
Quick Facts
- What: Penalty for misleading UPSC coaching advertisements
- Where: Delhi and on the institute website
- Why: Ads hid course details and overstated success claims
- Who: CCPA and Vajirao and Reddy Institute
- When: After UPSC CSE 2023 results in 2024
Coverage Timeline: 367 Days
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Central Consumer Protection Authority in India imposed INR 15 lakh penalty on Vajirao and Reddy Institute for misleading UPSC CSE 2023 advertisements.
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