My hostel in Mumbai charges separately for room and meals, which is frustrating as it forces students to pay for food even if they don’t eat in the mess. They tell us we have to pay the mess bill or leave! We’ve tried talking to the trustees but they won’t listen. What legal options do I have?

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Law Forum › Category: Civil › My hostel in Mumbai charges separately for room and meals, which is frustrating as it forces students to pay for food even if they don’t eat in the mess. They tell us we have to pay the mess bill or leave! We’ve tried talking to the trustees but they won’t listen. What legal options do I have?
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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

My hostel in Mumbai charges separately for room and meals, which is frustrating as it forces students to pay for food even if they don’t eat in the mess. They tell us we have to pay the mess bill or leave! We’ve tried talking to the trustees but they won’t listen. What legal options do I have?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Indian law doesn’t mandate a specific mode of charging for hostels. However, a hostel cannot force you to pay for meals you don’t consume. You can approach the Consumer Forum or the local police if the hostel management refuses to address your grievances.

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