Three firms fined during market monitoring


Kathmandu: The Department of Commerce, Supply and Consumer Protection has fined three firms in the Kathmandu Valley for violating consumers’ rights and trade ethics.

Ekatagram Store at Changathali of Mahalaxmi municipality-7, Lalitpur, was fined Rs 20,000, while Kirana Ghar Trade and Suppliers, and Ganapati Trade Suppliers of Babarmahal, Kathmandu were fined Rs 5,000 each. They took action during the market monitoring that the Department conducted recently.

The authority made it clear that it took action as per Consumers’ Protection Act, 2075. Nineteen other firms were directed to correct their business practices.

The Department has intensified market monitoring in a bid to curb illegal trade and promote fair business.