The advisory warns that automatic or compulsory surcharges violate the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and mislead customers.

The CCPA has stated it will continue monitoring such practices closely to safeguard consumer interests across the country.

CCPA directs hotels and restaurants not to add LPG, gas or fuel charges to bills. Only menu prices and applicable taxes can ...

The Central Consumer Protection Authority warns hotels and restaurants against unfair trade practices like additional 'LPG ...

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has prohibited hotels and restaurants from adding unfair charges such as ...

According to the CCPA, fuel-related expenses such as LPG, electricity, and other operational costs are part of running a business and must be included in the pricing of food items. These costs cannot ...

LPG fees by hotels and restaurants explained: know your consumer rights, legality of charges and steps you can take if ...

Consumer protection watchdog CCPA has restricted hotels and restaurants from levying LPG fees or cooking gas surcharge from ...