A pharmacy in Kolkata sold me a wrong medicine, can I claim damages?
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Selling the wrong medicine is deficiency in service under West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997 and actionable before the consumer commission in Kolkata. The Calcutta High Court has held that pharmacists must verify prescriptions and dispense the correct medicine. You must preserve the bill, the wrong medicine, the prescription, and any medical reports of adverse effects. The Calcutta High Court has awarded compensation for health deterioration caused by pharmacy errors. Under West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997, the commission can order refund, compensation, and report the pharmacist to the drug controller. In Kolkata, you should also seek medical attention immediately to document any harm caused.
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