Andhra Pradesh: Shopkeeper at Annavaram Temple Fined ₹7 Lakh for Overcharging

A shopkeeper at Annavaram Temple in Andhra Pradesh has been fined ₹7 lakh by the consumer commission for overcharging customers on water bottles. The commission ordered the shopkeeper to pay ₹10,000 as compensation to the complainant and ₹5,000 towards litigation expenses.

Additionally, the shopkeeper was directed to deposit ₹7 lakh towards the Consumer Welfare Fund. The action follows a complaint regarding unfair pricing practices at the temple premises.