Red Tape ordered to pay ₹8,010 over ₹10 carry bag charge in Rohtak ruling
A Rohtak consumer commission has directed footwear brand Red Tape to refund a ₹10 carry bag fee and pay ₹8,000 in compensation and litigation costs, terming the practice a deficiency in service and unfair trade. The brand has 30 days to comply, with a ₹50/week penalty for delay.
What happened
Rohtak consumer commission ordered footwear brand Red Tape to refund ₹10 carry bag charge and pay ₹8,000 in compensation and litigation costs, ruling the
Key facts
- ₹10 carry bag charge
- ₹8,010 total payout
- ₹4,000 compensation
- ₹4,000 litigation costs
- ₹50/week penalty for delay
- 30 days to comply
Why this matters
Diligence checklists on retail targets must now flag carry-bag and convenience-fee practices as contingent consumer-litigation exposure, especially for brands with high-volume small-ticket transactions.