An establishment operating a mobile canteen on a train travelling from Kankesanthurai to Colombo has been fined Rs. 500,000 for selling bottled drinking water above the prescribed maximum retail price.
The case was filed before the Anuradhapura Magistrate's Court by investigation officers of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) attached to the Anuradhapura District.
The legal action followed a special raid carried out in the Anuradhapura area on July 9, 2026, during which officers found that a 1,000ml bottle of drinking water with a maximum retail price of Rs. 120 was being sold for Rs. 150.
The CAA instituted legal proceedings against the establishment for violating Order No. 96 issued under the Consumer Affairs Authority Act.
After hearing the case, the Anuradhapura Magistrate's Court imposed a fine of Rs. 500,000 on the defendant.
The Consumer Affairs Authority said it has also informed Sri Lanka Railways about the sale of goods above the prescribed prices in railway mobile canteen units.
The Authority further noted that legal action had previously been taken against the same establishment for violations of consumer protection laws.
The CAA said it will continue monitoring the establishment and warned that strict legal action will be taken if further violations are detected.
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