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Price Inflation of Bottled Water
Comparison between official MRP and prices charged by fined hotels.
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For Over Charging Bottle Water Resturent Fined Rs 500,000
A A popular restaurant in Batticaloa has been fined Rs. 500,000 by the Batticaloa Magistrate’s Court for selling a 500ml bottled drinking water above its marked retail price. According to the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA), the restaurant had sold a bottle with a maximum retail price of Rs. 70 for Rs. 100. The violation was detected during a raid carried out by officials of the Batticaloa District Consumer Affairs Authority. Following the inspection, the CAA filed action before the Batticaloa Magistrate’s Court today, where the company pleaded guilty to the offence.The court subsequently imposed a fine of Rs. 500,000 on the restaurant. The Consumer Affairs Authority has urged the public to report traders selling goods above the stipulated maximum retail price through its hotline 1977 during office hours.
Restaurant fined Rs. 500,000 for selling Rs. 100 water bottle
A restaurant in Batticaloa has received a Rs. 500,000 fine for selling a 500ml bottled water above its maximum retail price. The Consumer Affairs Authority initiated the legal action after detecting the violation during a raid.
Nha Trang ice cream vendor fined $129 after Thai tourist complains of ...
Nha Trang ice cream vendor fined $129 after Thai tourist complains of alleged overpricing Authorities in Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam have fined a street vendor VND3.4 million, or US$129, after a Thai tourist accused him of attempting to charge her VND100,000 ($3.8) for an ice cream.
German tourist wins Rs 1.14 lakh compensation after family fails to get ...
A German father won compensation after suing a tour operator over a lack of sun loungers at a Greek resort during his family holiday.
