Local administration urges to consider food security, hygiene and consumer rights
Summary
The Makwanpur District Administration Office has urged hotels, restaurants, shops and other businesses along alternative routes to protect travelers’ food safety, hygiene and consumer rights. It warned of strict action against vendors charging unfair prices or selling substandard food as traffic is diverted due to floods and landslides on the Prithvi Highway.
Key Points
- The Makwanpur District Administration Office has asked all concerned to pay attention to citizens’ food security, hygiene and consumer rights.
- Businesses along the Tribhuvan Highway, Kanti Highway and other alternative routes were warned against overpricing, hiding price lists and selling unsafe food.
- Cargo and large passenger vehicles are being routed to Kathmandu via Tribhuwan Rajpath and back via the Kanti Highway.
- Small passenger vehicles will use the Bhimphedi–Kulekhani route, and consumers were advised to demand bills and report violations.
