Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Warns Restaurants Against Service Charge, Says Violators Will Face Fines

Chaayos, Barbeque Nation Among 41 Restaurants Face CCPA Action For Adding Service Charges To Bills

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has cracked down on 41 restaurants across India for allegedly adding service charges to customers' bills without their consent, saying the practice violates consumer rights and amounts to an unfair trade practice. The action follows

Why the government is cracking down on restaurant service charges now

The government has stepped up action against restaurants that add service charges by default. The move signals stricter enforcement after court backing and consumer complaints.

CCPA initiates action against 41 restaurants for levying service charge by default

CCPA takes action against 41 restaurants for unfair service charge practices, imposing fines and ordering refunds to affected customers.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi warns restaurants against service charge, says violators will face fines

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi warned restaurants against levying mandatory service charges. Establishments continuing this practice face stringent action and reputational damage. The Central Consumer Protection Authority has initiated action against forty-one restaurants nationwide. The Delhi High Court upheld guidelines prohibiting automatic service charges on bills. Consumers are urged to report such unfair trade practices to the ministry.

Chaayos, Zorro-Night Club among 41 restaurants fined for adding service charges to bills - The Tribune

The action was initiated by the Central Consumer Protection Authority based on complaints received through the National Consumer Helpline.

Consumer Protection Authority Initiates Suo Motu Action Against 41 Restaurants for Levying Service Charge by Default

Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has initiated suo motu action against 41 restaurants across the country for allegedly levying service charge by default on consumers' bills, following complaints received through the National Consumer Helpline (NCH), according to a Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution release issued on Sunday. Business News | Consumer P…