CCPA to challenge Delhi HC stay on service charge norms for hotels

Guidelines prohibit levy of service charge on food bills

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Wednesday said it will challenge the Delhi High Court’s decision to stay the recent guidelines issued by the government, prohibiting restaurants and hotels from levying service charge on food bills.

The CCPA is also expected to soon start a nationwide crackdown on fake household products. Household products had come under quality control guidelines that were never implemented. These products include daily-use items such as geysers, refrigerators and water heating rods.

It is also taking action against coaching centres and institutes that mislead consumers by publicising names of meritorious students.

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