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Chandigarh Restaurant Charged Rs 55 For A Rs 20 Water Bottle, Court Orders Fine
- Saturday January 10, 2026
- Jigyasa Kakwani
Restaurants cannot charge more than the printed MRP for packaged items such as bottled water, irrespective of service, surroundings or dining experience.
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Can Restaurants Force You To Pay Service Charges? What The Official Rules Say
- Friday January 2, 2026
- Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
Service charges on bills are not mandatory in restaurants in India. A Mumbai restaurant was recently fined Rs 50,000 for failing to follow the established guidelines. Here's what customers should know.
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Mumbai Restaurant Fined Rs 50,000 For Mandatory Service Charge
- Wednesday December 31, 2025
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on China Gate Restaurant Private Limited, which operates the Bora Bora restaurant chain in Mumbai, for illegally levying mandatory service charges on customers.
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Video: US Tech Company Strava Fires Employee For Assaulting Restaurant Staff In San Francisco
- Friday December 19, 2025
- World News | Edited by Ritu Singh
The staff at Hazie's restaurant reportedly refused to continue serving alcohol to Afkari and her companion due to their high level of intoxication and abrasive behaviour.
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Indian Content Creator Shares Her Strange Dining Experience In Italian Restaurants
- Wednesday October 8, 2025
- Travel | Edited by Jigyasa Kakwani
The viral video on the unusual restaurant experience in Italy has clocked over 12 million views on Instagram.
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"Restaurants Charging Rs 100 For Rs 20 Bottle": High Court Raps Association
- Saturday August 23, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
When you are already charging more on MRP in the name of the experience, why are you then levying service charge, the Delhi High Court asked the restaurant association on Friday.
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Rapido Launches 'Ownly' Food Delivery App With a Promise of Delivering Affordable Meals Under Rs. 150
- Thursday August 14, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Ride-hailing platform Rapido launched a food delivery app in India on Wednesday. Named Ownly, it is reportedly a zero-commission platform that aims to provide food items at rates comparable to the offline market. According to a report, it focuses on delivering affordable food, with items such as rice and eggs priced below Rs. 100. However, the app ...
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"Mystery Service Charges, Surprise Ad Placements": Restaurant Owner Shares Reason For Quitting Zomato
- Monday June 2, 2025
- Edited by Somdatta Saha
Social media users supported the restaurant owner in the comments section. Read on for details.
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Castle Barbeque, Chaayos And 3 More Delhi Restaurants Issued Notice Over Levy And Non-Refund Of Service Charge
- Thursday May 1, 2025
- Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Neha Grover
Five Delhi restaurants have been issued notices under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, for failing to refund mandatory service charges.
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food.ndtv.com
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Chandigarh Restaurant Charged Rs 55 For A Rs 20 Water Bottle, Court Orders Fine
- Saturday January 10, 2026
- Jigyasa Kakwani
Restaurants cannot charge more than the printed MRP for packaged items such as bottled water, irrespective of service, surroundings or dining experience.
-
food.ndtv.com
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Can Restaurants Force You To Pay Service Charges? What The Official Rules Say
- Friday January 2, 2026
- Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
Service charges on bills are not mandatory in restaurants in India. A Mumbai restaurant was recently fined Rs 50,000 for failing to follow the established guidelines. Here's what customers should know.
-
food.ndtv.com
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Mumbai Restaurant Fined Rs 50,000 For Mandatory Service Charge
- Wednesday December 31, 2025
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on China Gate Restaurant Private Limited, which operates the Bora Bora restaurant chain in Mumbai, for illegally levying mandatory service charges on customers.
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www.ndtv.com
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Video: US Tech Company Strava Fires Employee For Assaulting Restaurant Staff In San Francisco
- Friday December 19, 2025
- World News | Edited by Ritu Singh
The staff at Hazie's restaurant reportedly refused to continue serving alcohol to Afkari and her companion due to their high level of intoxication and abrasive behaviour.
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www.ndtv.com
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Indian Content Creator Shares Her Strange Dining Experience In Italian Restaurants
- Wednesday October 8, 2025
- Travel | Edited by Jigyasa Kakwani
The viral video on the unusual restaurant experience in Italy has clocked over 12 million views on Instagram.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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"Restaurants Charging Rs 100 For Rs 20 Bottle": High Court Raps Association
- Saturday August 23, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
When you are already charging more on MRP in the name of the experience, why are you then levying service charge, the Delhi High Court asked the restaurant association on Friday.
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www.ndtv.com
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Rapido Launches 'Ownly' Food Delivery App With a Promise of Delivering Affordable Meals Under Rs. 150
- Thursday August 14, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Ride-hailing platform Rapido launched a food delivery app in India on Wednesday. Named Ownly, it is reportedly a zero-commission platform that aims to provide food items at rates comparable to the offline market. According to a report, it focuses on delivering affordable food, with items such as rice and eggs priced below Rs. 100. However, the app ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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"Mystery Service Charges, Surprise Ad Placements": Restaurant Owner Shares Reason For Quitting Zomato
- Monday June 2, 2025
- Edited by Somdatta Saha
Social media users supported the restaurant owner in the comments section. Read on for details.
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food.ndtv.com
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Castle Barbeque, Chaayos And 3 More Delhi Restaurants Issued Notice Over Levy And Non-Refund Of Service Charge
- Thursday May 1, 2025
- Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Neha Grover
Five Delhi restaurants have been issued notices under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, for failing to refund mandatory service charges.
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food.ndtv.com