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Aligarh Consumer Panel Fines Cigarette Firm & Retailer ₹10 Lakh for Overcharging
🗓 18 Jun 2026, 08:02 AM
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A consumer commission in Aligarh has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on a cigarette manufacturer and a retailer for charging a customer Rs 20 more than the printed price. Both parties have been held liable for unfair trade practices.
An Aligarh-based consumer commission has levied a significant penalty of Rs 10 lakh on a cigarette manufacturer and a local retailer. The ruling came after the duo was found to have overcharged a customer by Rs 20 above the maximum retail price printed on the product's packaging.
The commission's decision establishes that the retailer acted as an agent for the manufacturer, thereby making both entities jointly responsible for the unfair trade practice. This action underscores the commission's commitment to protecting consumer rights against such overcharging.
In addition to the monetary penalty, the manufacturer and retailer are also mandated to provide compensation to the complainant for the undue charge they faced. The order aims to deter such practices and ensure fair pricing for consumers.
The commission's decision establishes that the retailer acted as an agent for the manufacturer, thereby making both entities jointly responsible for the unfair trade practice. This action underscores the commission's commitment to protecting consumer rights against such overcharging.
In addition to the monetary penalty, the manufacturer and retailer are also mandated to provide compensation to the complainant for the undue charge they faced. The order aims to deter such practices and ensure fair pricing for consumers.