Can a hotel owner in India be penalized for selling popular soft drinks like Pepsi, Coke, and Thums Up at a price higher than the printed maximum retail price (MRP) of ₹35? They are currently selling them for ₹40 each.

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Law Forum › Category: Consumer Court › Can a hotel owner in India be penalized for selling popular soft drinks like Pepsi, Coke, and Thums Up at a price higher than the printed maximum retail price (MRP) of ₹35? They are currently selling them for ₹40 each.
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Apni Law Staff asked 1 year ago

Can a hotel owner in India be penalized for selling popular soft drinks like Pepsi, Coke, and Thums Up at a price higher than the printed maximum retail price (MRP) of ₹35? They are currently selling them for ₹40 each.

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Apni Law Staff answered 1 year ago

Yes, the hotel owner can be penalized under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009. Selling products above the MRP is illegal in India, and the owner can face fines and other legal repercussions. The act empowers authorities to take action against such violations.

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