IAS coaching centres face action for ‘unethical’, unfair trade practices
In a major crackdown on IAS coaching institutes for indulging in misleading advertising, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notice to 20 such academies while imposing a fine of Rs.1 lakh each on two entities.
Issuing notice to these institutes, the CCPA said that UPSC has three stages, namely prelims, mains, and interviews while noting that most rank holders showcased in their advertisements, only took mock interviews from these coaching institutes.
The institutes under the radar showed an inflated number of rank-holding students as their alumni.
According to an order issued by the CCPA, a fine of Rs.1 lakh each has been imposed on IQRA IAS and Chahal Academy as well as on Rau’s IAS.
In the case of Unacademy, the order has been reserved by CCPA and is likely to be issued in a day or two, sources aware of the development said.
However, Rau’s IAS has appealed against the CCPA order in the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC).
Another academy called IAS Baba has got a stay order on the notice that CCPA issued, sources added.
All other institutes are under various stages of investigation and hearings, sources added. Some of the prominent IAS coaching institutes that are under investigation include Drishti IAS, BYJU’s IAS, Vajirao & Reddy, Vision, and Yojana among others.
[With Inputs from IANS]
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