Bata fined ₹10,000 over ₹6 carry bag charge as Delhi consumer panel flags missing notice
South Delhi consumer commission penalised Bata India for levying ₹6 on a carry bag without prior in-store disclosure, citing NCDRC directions. Order reinforces compliance risk on point-of-sale bag charges and revives scrutiny on retailer practice across formats.
What happened
South Delhi consumer commission ordered Bata India to pay ₹10,000 compensation for charging ₹6 for a carry bag without displaying prior notice, citing
Key facts
- ₹6
- ₹10,000
- ₹1,499
Why this matters
Diligence on retail targets should now include carry-bag disclosure practices and consumer-forum exposure as a standard checklist item alongside MRP and labelling compliance.