Retailers selling essential goods above Government-controlled prices face legal action and substantial financial penalties, with a supermarket in Gampola fined Rs. 500,000 for overpricing locally produced Nadu rice.
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) initiated legal proceedings after investigators found the supermarket selling Nadu rice at Rs. 240 per kilogram, exceeding the Government’s maximum retail price of Rs. 230 per kilogram.
The violation was detected during a raid carried out by CAA officers on 23 June. The case was subsequently filed in the Gampola Magistrate’s Court.
When the matter came before court, the supermarket pleaded guilty to the offence. The Gampola Magistrate’s Court imposed a fine.
Enforcement of Price Controls
The case highlights the CAA’s continued enforcement of Government-controlled prices on essential goods, with legal action being taken against businesses that fail to comply with regulated pricing.
The Authority has reminded retailers to adhere to maximum retail prices, warning that violations could result in prosecution and significant financial penalties.
Economic & Regulation Prices & Fares
Last modified: July 24, 2026
