Finance
Big GuyLawyer Takes on Restaurant for Sneaky Service Charge Drama
Alright, folks! Here’s the scoop! Our pal Sanjeev, a lawyer, dined at Maya Inns and got slapped with a sneaky Rs 151 service charge without a heads-up! The consumer commission said, ‘Not cool!’ and hit the restaurant with a Rs 15,000 fine! So remember, always check your bill, or you might be paying for someone else’s dessert extravaganza!
few days ago | Amit Kumar
Quick rundown
1.Restaurants can't add service charges without consent.
2.Jalandhar ruling highlights consumer rights in billing.
3.Service charges must be disclosed and agreed upon.
4.Changing the name to 'staff contribution' isn't enough.
5.Consumers should check bills to avoid unwanted charges.
