The department has fixed a liter of bottled water at 16 rupees in Kathmandu Valley and 20 rupees outside the valley. Similarly, a 20 liter jar of water has been fixed at 47 rupees for Kathmandu Valley and 60 rupees for outside the valley.
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The Department of Commerce, Supply and Consumer Protection has said that action will be taken against charging higher fees on bottled and jar water. The department published a notice on Tuesday and said that since the fee for plastic bottles and jars of water, which are used as daily consumables, has been fixed, action will be taken if it is found that more than the fee is charged.
The department has fixed a liter of bottled water at 16 rupees in Kathmandu Valley and 20 rupees outside the valley. Similarly, a 20 liter jar of water has been fixed at 47 rupees for Kathmandu Valley and 60 rupees for outside the valley. Earlier, water traders were selling water in bottles and jars at attractive prices. The
department has informed through a notice that if it is found that water bottles and jars are sold and distributed for more than the specified amount, action will be taken according to the Consumer Interest Protection Act, 2075 and Regulations, 2076.
The department has requested the general public to inform the department or its subordinate office if it is found that the water seller is selling water at a higher price than the prescribed price.
