The Department of Commerce, Supplies, and Consumer Protection fined five businesses Rs 10,000 each after conducting market inspections across Kathmandu. The penalized firms include Sumesh Glass Traders, Krishna Tile and Sanitary House, and Universal Home Solution. The action was taken for violations of Sections 15 and 38(d) of the Consumer Protection Act, 2018. The department noted that inspections are carried out daily, except on public holidays, to ensure fair market practices.
