Shop Can’t Charge Round-Off Extra: Rajasthan panel rules; Jaipur mart fined ₹10,000
A Rajasthan consumer commission has ruled that shopkeepers cannot arbitrarily round off bills, even for a mere 50 paise. A Jaipur shop was found liable
A Rajasthan consumer commission has ruled that shopkeepers cannot arbitrarily round off bills, even for a mere 50 paise. A Jaipur shop was found liable for deficiency in service and unfair trade practices after charging a customer extra for a rajma packet. The commission upheld the ruling, reducing the compensation to Rs 10,000 for the customer, emphasizing that such unauthorized charges are unacceptable.
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