Temple Shop Fined Rs 7 Lakh for Selling Water Bottle Above MRP
A temple shop licensee has been ordered to pay Rs 7 lakh into the consumer welfare fund after overcharging a customer for a water bottle. The shop charged Rs 25 for a bottle marked at Rs 18, exceeding the maximum retail price. A consumer commission issued the ruling, also directing the licensee to refund and compensate the affected consumer. The case drew attention to unfair trade practices at a prominent pilgrimage site. The decision underscores regulatory efforts to enforce fair pricing and protect consumer rights.
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