Delhi tops consumer complaint list

With 1,545 complaints,Delhi was on top 8212; accounting for 37.69 per cent of the total calls 8212; followed by Uttar Pradesh,Maharashtra,Rajasthan and Haryana,a statement by the Consumer Affairs Ministry said.

However,only 180 complaints were resolved,it added. Consumers in Uttar Pradesh made 452 calls to the helpline in May,followed by Maharashtra and Rajasthan at 374 and 327 respectively.

Apart from telecom,the NCH also received complaints pertaining to the pharmaceutical,banking and insurance sectors,public distribution system PDS and LPG connections.

Consumers from across the country can avail of telephonic counselling through the toll-free NCH number.

The helpline 1800-11-4000,in operation since March 15,2005,helps resolve problems faced by consumers.