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Uttar Pradesh Restaurant Fined Rs 1 Lakh for Charging Extra Rs 2 on Water Bottle
✍️ India Today
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 02:17 AM
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A restaurant in Uttar Pradesh was fined Rs 1 lakh after it charged customers an extra Rs 2 for a water bottle. The penalty was imposed for violating pricing regulations.
The incident occurred at a restaurant located in Uttar Pradesh, where patrons were charged an additional Rs 2 for a bottled water service. Authorities deemed this extra charge as an unfair trade practice and a violation of consumer protection norms.
Following an investigation, the relevant regulatory body imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on the establishment. The penalty serves as a deterrent against overcharging customers for basic commodities like drinking water.
No further details about the specific city or the name of the restaurant have been disclosed in the available report. The case highlights the enforcement of pricing rules to safeguard consumer interests in the state.
Following an investigation, the relevant regulatory body imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on the establishment. The penalty serves as a deterrent against overcharging customers for basic commodities like drinking water.
No further details about the specific city or the name of the restaurant have been disclosed in the available report. The case highlights the enforcement of pricing rules to safeguard consumer interests in the state.