Consumer Affairs Authority Has Fined Rs.4.5 Million From Errant Traders During First Half Of This Month

During the first fifteen days of this Month the Consumer Affairs Authority has been carried out 1683 Raids Island Wide and fined Rs.4.5 Million from Errant Traders through the Courts.

These raids were carried out In view of protecting consumers from errant traders during the festive season Consumer Affairs Authority has said.

The Consumer Affairs Authority is carrying out raids at the local market to trap errant traders who are selling essential commodities for consumers at higher prices,Not displaying Prices of commodities,not issuing bills for purchased commodities and those who are selling low quality goods to consumers according to the Authority.

The Public can make complaints on errant traders to the Consumer Affairs Authority through the Hot Line 1977.