The Walapane Magistrate’s Court has imposed fines of Rs. 100,000 each on three retail outlets, including a supermarket, in the Walapane, Neeldandahinna, and Ragala areas for selling bottled drinking water and rice at prices higher than the government-approved maximum retail price.
The fines were imposed following inspections carried out by officials of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA), who found that the traders had violated price control regulations by selling essential items at inflated prices.
Legal proceedings were subsequently filed, resulting in the court imposing the penalties to ensure compliance with consumer protection laws.
The CAA said similar raids and legal action are continuing islandwide to curb overpricing and safeguard consumer rights. (Newswire)æ
