Section 107 explained: this guide covers what it means, who it applies to, the step-by-step process, documents required, fees, due dates and penalties in India — so you can stay compliant with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.
Section 107 is the last section of the Act. It repeals the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 (68 of 1986), saves what was done under it by treating it as done under the corresponding provisions of the 2019 Act where it is not inconsistent, and preserves the general effect of repeal under section 6 of the General Clauses Act, 1897. If you hold an order, a notice or a pending matter that dates from the earlier Act, our legal consultation team can help you read it against the section.
107(1): the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 is repealed. 107(2): despite the repeal, anything done or action taken, or purported to have been done or taken, under the repealed Act is, in so far as it is not inconsistent with the provisions of the 2019 Act, deemed to have been done or taken under the corresponding provisions of the 2019 Act. 107(3): mentioning particular matters in sub-section (2) does not prejudice or affect the general application of section 6 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 on the effect of repeal.
The three sub-sections at a glance
| Sub-section | Subject | Key point |
|---|---|---|
| 107(1) | Repeal | The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 is repealed |
| 107(2) | Savings | Things done under the 1986 Act deemed done under the corresponding provisions of the 2019 Act, so far as not inconsistent |
| 107(3) | General Clauses Act | Section 6 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 continues to apply generally |
Section 107(1): the repeal
"The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 is hereby repealed."
The marginal note refers to "68 of 1986". The sub-section is direct: the earlier Act is repealed. It does not give a date. The date from which the repeal takes effect is tied to the commencement of the 2019 Act. Section 1(3) lets the Central Government appoint different dates for different provisions, and the Act was brought into force by notification; this article states no date because none is printed in the text consulted.
Section 107(2): what is saved
"Notwithstanding such repeal, anything done or any action taken or purported to have been done or taken under the Act hereby repealed shall, in so far as it is not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, be deemed to have been done or taken under the corresponding provisions of this Act."
Take it in parts:
| Words | Meaning |
|---|---|
| "Notwithstanding such repeal" | The saving works despite the repeal |
| "anything done or any action taken" | Acts and actions under the 1986 Act |
| "or purported to have been done or taken" | Includes acts that claimed to be under the 1986 Act |
| "in so far as it is not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act" | A limit: only to the extent consistent with the 2019 Act |
| "deemed to have been done or taken under the corresponding provisions of this Act" | They are treated as acts under the matching provisions of the new Act |
Key points:
- A deeming provision. What was done under the 1986 Act is treated as if done under the 2019 Act. This is a bridge that avoids a break between the two Acts.
- The limit. The saving works only "in so far as it is not inconsistent" with the 2019 Act. Where an earlier act cannot stand with the new provisions, it does not take the benefit of the deeming.
- "Corresponding provisions". The text does not list which provisions of the 2019 Act correspond to which provisions of the 1986 Act. That matching is left to be worked out from the two Acts. The 1986 Act is not in the source text consulted for this article, so no table of correspondence is given here.
- What the text does not say. The sub-section does not use the words "pending proceedings", "complaints", "orders" or "appeals". It speaks only of "anything done or any action taken". It does not say, in terms, what happens to a complaint pending under the 1986 Act or to an appeal against an order under it. The text is silent on that, and this article does not answer it.
Example. A notification was issued under the 1986 Act establishing a body. After the repeal, the notification is, in so far as it is not inconsistent with the 2019 Act, deemed to have been issued under the corresponding provision of the 2019 Act. If a part of it conflicts with the 2019 Act, that part is not saved by section 107(2).
Section 107(3): section 6 of the General Clauses Act, 1897
"The mention of particular matters in sub-section (2) shall not be held to prejudice or affect the general application of section 6 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 with regard to the effect of repeal."
This sub-section is about how to read sub-section (2). Sub-section (2) mentions a particular matter (things done or actions taken). Sub-section (3) says that this mention does not cut down the general application of section 6 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 on the effect of repeal. The Act cites the General Clauses Act (10 of 1897) and says no more about it. This article does not set out what section 6 provides; it is not in the text of the Act, and its application to a particular case would depend on the facts.
| Question | Position under section 107(3) |
|---|---|
| Does 107(2) replace section 6 of the General Clauses Act? | No. It does not prejudice or affect its general application |
| What does section 6 provide? | Not stated in the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 |
| Which governs a specific case? | The text does not say; read both |
Why the two Acts matter together
Many readers still meet references to the 1986 Act in old orders, contracts and forms. Section 107 is the reason a reader should check which Act an order was made under and what was done since. For the 2019 Act's own framework, see our guide to the Consumer Protection Act 2019: rights, forums and remedies and the earlier article in this series on short title, extent, commencement and application.
Section 100 says the 2019 Act is in addition to, and not in derogation of, any other law; see sections 99–100. Repeal of the 1986 Act is a separate matter. Section 106 allowed the Central Government, within two years of commencement, to remove difficulties by Gazette order; see section 106.
What the text leaves out
- Pending matters. Nothing in section 107 deals expressly with complaints or appeals pending under the 1986 Act.
- A table of corresponding provisions. None is given.
- Cut-off date. The sub-sections do not state one.
- Rules under the 1986 Act. Section 107 does not mention rules or notifications made under the repealed Act by name; it speaks of "anything done".
- Other Acts that refer to the 1986 Act. The section does not deal with references in other laws.
Need help with something that dates from the 1986 Act?
If your order, notice or pending case began under the 1986 Act, the first step is to identify exactly what was done, when and under which provision, and whether it fits with the 2019 Act. Our team can map the position for you. Start with a legal consultation and bring the papers that carry the 1986 Act reference.
Key takeaways
- Section 107(1) repeals the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.
- Under 107(2), things done or actions taken under the 1986 Act are deemed done under the corresponding provisions of the 2019 Act, so far as not inconsistent with it.
- Section 107(3) preserves the general application of section 6 of the General Clauses Act, 1897.
- The section does not expressly mention pending complaints or appeals.
- The text does not list the corresponding provisions of the two Acts.
Read next
- Section 106: removal of difficulties
- Sections 99–100: Central Government directions and Act not in derogation
- Section 1: short title, extent, commencement and application
- Intro: Consumer Protection Act 2019
Disclaimer: Based on the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 as enacted, as consulted on 1 October 2026. Monetary limits, fees and procedure are set or revised by rules and regulations made under the Act and should be checked in their current form. This article is general information, not legal advice; check the official text before acting.