A supermarket in Beruwala has been fined Rs. 1 million by the Kalutara Magistrate’s Court for selling locally produced Keeri Samba rice above the government‑mandated Maximum Retail Price (MRP). The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) revealed that the outlet was selling rice at Rs. 355 per kilogram, far exceeding the gazetted MRP of Rs. 260 per kilogram. During a raid, officers found 5kg packs priced at Rs. 1,775, well above the legal limit. Legal action was initiated by CAA’s Kalutara District Investigative Officers, and when the case was taken up, the defendants pleaded guilty to violating the Consumer Affairs Authority Act. The court imposed the fine on July 17. The CAA has urged consumers to remain vigilant, check the printed MRP when purchasing essential goods, and report traders charging above the controlled price or selling substandard and expired food products to its hotline 1977. (Newswire/ AI Image) The post Supermarket in Beruwala fined Rs.1 million for overpricing rice appeared first on Newswire.
