Post GST, prison term for not printing revised MRPs

Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan warned of a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh,including a jail term,if new post GST rates are not printed on the inventory in the interest of consumers. Manufacturers have been allowed to clear the unsold stocks by September with new MRP. It is mandatory to print revised MRP on the inventory,else stringent action will be taken for violation of the Packaged Commodities Rules.