Sri Lanka, June 26 -- A private business outlet in Maharaga (C.I.B. Big City) was fined Rs. 1 million by the Gangodawila Magistrate's Court today for selling bottled water exceeding the controlled price.

A case was filed against the business outlet following a raid carried out by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) officials on April 29, 2025.

During the raid, it was found that a 500 ml bottle of water has been sold at Rs. 90 whereas it should be sold at Rs 70 as per the regulations publihed in the special gazette notification on April 1, 2025.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Daily Mirror Sri Lanka....