Filing consumer grievances in India shouldn't be this hard
Every year, millions of Indian consumers face issues with online orders: wrong products, delayed deliveries, refunds stuck for months. The government's National Consumer Helpline portal exists to help, but the complaint form is long, confusing, and time-consuming. That's why we built AutoComplaint, a Chrome extension that reads your Amazon & Shopify order details and auto-fills the complaint form, so you can file in minutes instead of hours.
Over 88,000 consumer complaints are filed monthly on the NCH portal (2024 data), with a 65% first-stage resolution rate. AutoComplaint helps you become part of that statistic faster.
How to file a consumer complaint in India
Step 1: Identify your grievance. Check if your issue qualifies: delayed delivery, defective product, overcharging, misleading ads, or refund not processed. Under the Consumer Protection Act 2019, you have the right to seek redressal.
Step 2: Gather your order details. You'll need your order ID, purchase date, seller name, and invoice. AutoComplaint reads this directly from Amazon or Shopify. No manual copy-pasting required.
Step 3: File on the National Consumer Helpline. Visit consumerhelpline.gov.in and fill the complaint form. AutoComplaint auto-fills the form fields for you. Just review the details and hit submit.
Step 4: Track and escalate. After filing, you'll receive a Docket Number. If unresolved within 45 days, you can escalate to the Consumer Commission (District up to ₹1 crore, State up to ₹10 crore, National above ₹10 crore).
Your consumer rights under Indian law
The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 grants every Indian consumer six fundamental rights:
- Right to Safety: protection against hazardous goods and services
- Right to be Informed: access to accurate information about quality, quantity, potency, purity, standard, and price
- Right to Choose: access to a variety of goods and services at competitive prices
- Right to be Heard: your complaints must be heard and addressed by consumer forums
- Right to Seek Redressal: fair settlement of genuine grievances
- Right to Consumer Education: awareness of your rights and responsibilities
If any of these rights are violated during an online purchase on Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, or any Shopify-powered store, you can file a complaint on the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) portal or call the toll-free number 1800-11-4000.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I file a consumer complaint in India?
You can file a consumer complaint on the National Consumer Helpline portal (consumerhelpline.gov.in) or by calling 1800-11-4000. You'll need your order details, invoice, and a description of the issue. AutoComplaint automates this by reading your order data from Amazon/Shopify and filling the form for you.
What is the National Consumer Helpline (NCH)?
The National Consumer Helpline is a government initiative under the Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution. It provides a platform for consumers to register grievances against companies and seek redressal under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
What types of complaints can I file?
You can file complaints for defective products, deficient services, unfair trade practices, misleading advertisements, overcharging, delayed delivery, refund not processed, and more. Any issue where your consumer rights have been violated qualifies.
Is AutoComplaint a government service?
No. AutoComplaint is an independent browser extension that helps you fill the government's ConsumerHelpline complaint form faster. It auto-reads your order details from Amazon & Shopify and pre-fills the form. You review everything and submit it yourself.
How long does it take to resolve a consumer complaint?
Companies typically respond within 15–45 days after a complaint is registered on the NCH portal. If unresolved, you can escalate to the Consumer Commission. District Commission handles claims up to ₹1 crore, State Commission up to ₹10 crore, and the National Commission for above ₹10 crore.
Do I need to pay to file a consumer complaint?
Filing on the National Consumer Helpline portal is completely free. If you escalate to the Consumer Commission, there's a nominal court fee based on the claim amount.