Two business firms penalized

Kathmandu, Jan 14: The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection has imposed a cash fine on two firms. 

During a monitoring and inspection of the markets, the firms were found flouting regulations. As a result, the department imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on BS Dhawalagiri Traders and Rs 15,000 on Sindhu Materials Pvt. Ltd.

The Department has stated that the two firms were penalized as they were found operating contrary to the provisions mentioned in the Consumer Protection Act, 2075 BS. Of the 14 firms monitored by the department two were penalized while corrective instructions were given to 12 others.

The department has been monitoring firms selling construction materials in recent days. The department is regularly monitoring markets as of late with the participation of local administration, consumer rights activists and other concerned bodies. Any firm found not complying with the regulations has been penalized as provided in the law. (RSS)