Department Fines Two Firms During Market Inspection in Kathmandu Valley
The Department of Commerce, Supply and Consumer Protection, which regularly monitors the market and enforces laws, has imposed cash fines on two firms.
During an on-site inspection conducted by the department, Ghimire Store, located in Lalitpur Metropolitan City-15, was fined NPR 11,000 after irregularities were found.
New Max Store in Bhaktapur's Sallaghari was fined NPR 5,000. Both firms were penalized under Section 38 of the Consumer Protection Act-2075.
Himalayan Dairy Production and Yusa Dairy were instructed to appear before the department with their business-related documents. The department also issued corrective directives to nine other firms. The department regularly conducts market inspections in the presence of local administration, consumer rights activists, and stakeholders.
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