Department Fines Two Firms 5 Lakhs for Consumer Fraud
Summary
The Department of Commerce, Supply and Consumer Protection fined two firms in Kathmandu a total of 5 lakh rupees for consumer fraud and overpricing. Several other businesses were instructed to appear with documents or improve billing, hygiene, pricing, and distribution practices.
Key Points
- The Department of Commerce, Supply and Consumer Protection fined New Family Girls Hostel 3 lakh rupees and Oli's Store Pvt. Ltd. 2 lakh rupees after an inspection in Kathmandu.
- The hostel was penalized for not issuing PAN bills to students and for providing unhygienic food, while the store was fined for overpricing goods.
- Three other businesses, including Khana.com, Khitij Medical Store, and Bishram Restaurant & Bar, were summoned to the department with supporting documents.
- Several more shops and industries were warned or given improvement instructions on billing, MRP labeling, food hygiene, and gas distribution.
