Legal Updates 15 September 2026
Temple Shop Overcharged on Water Bottles, Court Orders Rs 7 Lakh Penalty
The Kakinada district consumer commission has ordered a Rs 7 lakh penalty against a shop operating inside the Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy Temple after it was found selling bottled water at a price ₹7 higher than the maximum retail price. The ruling follows consumer complaints and underscores strict enforcement of price‑control regulations in religious premises, aiming to protect shoppers from unfair pricing practices.
Kakinada consumer commission slapped a Rs 7 lakh penalty on a shop inside Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy Temple after it sold water bottles ₹7 above the MRP.
- Overcharge: ₹7 per bottle above marked price
- Penalty: Rs 7 lakh imposed on shopkeeper
- Location: Temple shop in Kakinada district
- Authority: Kakinada district consumer commission
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