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Three Hotels Fined in Birgunj for Consumer Protection Violations

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A joint market monitoring team in Birgunj Metropolitan City penalized three hotel operators for violating the Consumer Protection Act and Regulations during Price Transparency Week. The actions were taken against businesses found to be in breach of consumer rights provisions, with fines totaling Rs 75,000 imposed on two establishments and a smaller fine on a third.

  • Terai Canteen operator Deepak Sah was fined Rs 50,000, Jyoti Magar Hotel operator Shekhar Magar received a Rs 20,000 fine, and Chaudhary Hotel operator Urmila Mahato was fined Rs 5,000.
  • The monitoring drive, part of Price Transparency Week, was conducted by a joint team under the District Monitoring Committee.
  • Another business was issued general instructions for necessary improvements after being found to require them.
  • Market inspections are planned to continue regularly to ensure consumer rights and orderly market practices.

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