The variance in selling prices of a single commodity is always observed in India in almost every place. The prices of basic provisions like Water, beverages, and other food is almost double in multiplexes, airports, malls and cinema halls . Consumer Affairs Department took a move on this criteria enacting a statement that says the unified retail prices across the state.
Not only water bottles, all other commodities are included in this addressal.
A senior department official said “There is no dual MRP provision in the packaged commodity rules and hence state governments must ensure that no one sells packaged items at different prices within a region. In a case of different MRPs, the lowest one will be treated as the actual price.”
He further stated that the decision is taken based on the complaints raised by National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCD- RC).
Meanwhile, it is observed that a huge variation in the weights of bread is prevailing at the domestic markets right from the manufacturing units which is vividly crossing the differential acceptance weight of 4.5 grams.
“As per our norms, the net weight difference can be 4.5 grams. But there were complaints that bread makers were not complying with the norms. The states are empowered to inspect, verify and take action. We expect the manufacturers to comply with the specified rules and ensure consumers get products of the right weight for which they are paying,” the official said.