Unfair Trade Under Consumer Protection Law: CCPA Bars Hotels, Restaurants from Adding LPG, Fuel Charges

The Central Consumer Protection Authority directed hotels and restaurants not to impose LPG or fuel surcharges by default, calling it unfair trade. The regulator clarified such input costs must be included in menu prices, not charged separately to customers.

Consumer Forum Dismisses Plea Against Food Outlet: “If Strictly Vegetarian, Why Order From a Restaurant That Serves Both?”

The Consumer Forum rejected a plea against a food outlet, questioning the complainants’ choice. It asked, “If strictly vegetarian, why order from a restaurant serving both veg and non-veg instead of a purely vegetarian one?”