MRP
Government looking into overpricing of bottled water, packaged food
Legal Metrology Department of state governments can impose penalties in case of violations, said Ram Vilas Paswan.
Govt not to extend deadline for selling pre-GST packaged goods
Companies were asked to use stickers on unsold packaged commodities to display new MRP till Sept, which was later extended till March.
Deadline for selling pre-GST goods extended to Dec 31: Paswan
After implementing GST from July 1, the government had allowed use of stickers with revised rates.
Labelling MRP, other details on items for online sale must from 2018
Companies have to make these declarations in bigger font size so that consumers can easily read the same.
Cos must print post-GST MRP on items or face penalty, says Paswan
Ram Vilas Paswan directed that items must carry post-GST MRPs so that consumers are aware of new rates.
Revenue Secy Adhia clears doubts in 'master class' on GST
Adhia announced a GST decentralised monitoring system was set up and said a 'GST Master Class' will be conducted.
Fertiliser cos get to print MRP with new GST on unsold stock
Companies have been given 3 months till Sept to clear the unsold stocks by stamping or printing the new retail price.
MRP labelling mandatory from next year, rules food ministry
The government said that the rules have been amended to enhance consumer protection and ease of doing business.
Paswan rules out separate law to regulate MRP of packed items
Recently, consumer court NCDRC had imposed a penalty on a multiplex for selling water above MRP.
20 medical devices have to carry MRP
The prices of non-scheduled formulations are monitored by the government.