Levying Service Charges On Food Bills Prohibited As Guidelines: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court bench reviewed a petition and stayed a ban on levying service charges on food bills, for restaurants. During the hearing, the court said, hotels and restaurants have no restriction in fixing prices of food, therefore adding extra charges for services in unfair trade practices, and shouldn't be entertained. Furthermore, citing the CCPA guidelines for hotel and restaurants, which are not allowed to take additional charges… read-more
Tags: food, Restaurants, Delhi HC, CCPA Guidelines, Service Charges
Courtesy: Live Law
Hotels, Restaurants And Bars Can't Levy Service Charges On Food Bills, Guidelines Issued
Amid complaints from consumers, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on July 4, issued a set of guidelines for bars and hotels. Under the guidelines, the hotels and restaurants can't levy service charges automatically or by default in food bills, allowing customers to file complaints in case of violation. The decision will curb unfair trade practices and violation of consumer rights in service charges, which are usually 10%.
Tags: Hotels, Restaurants, CCPA, Consumer Protection, service charge
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
Hong Kong's Famous Jumbo Floating Restaurant Sinks Into South China Sea
The famous Hong Kong Jumbo Floating Restaurant plummeted more than 1000 meters while being hauled away by tugboats from its 46-year home, making recovery efforts extremely difficult. It sank after encountering "adverse conditions" in the South China Sea. However, no members of the team were hurt in the event. The restaurant was well-known for its big Imperial-style front, neon lights, massive commissioned murals in the stairway, and vibrant… read-more
Tags: Hong Kong, Jumbo Floating Restaurant, sunk, Restaurants, China
Courtesy: India Today
Check Out Deepika Padukone's Black Slip Dress & High Heels For Dinner Date
Actress Deepika Padukone was snapped on a dinner date on January 31, with her friends in a black slip dress. Padukone was wearing a black satin slip dress which was sleeveless at calf-length. She paired the V neckline dress with pointed black Christian Louboutin heels. However, she matched the dress with hoop earrings, minimal accessories, and nude lipstick. Notably, the actress will be seen in the movie Gehraiyaan.
Tags: Actor Deepika Padukone, Dinner, Christian Louboutin pumps, Mumbai, Restaurants
Courtesy: The Hindustan Times
BMC Allows Restaurants In Mumbai To Operate On All Days Until 4 PM
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) declared on August 2 that restaurants in the city will be allowed to stay open until 4 PM on all days. Also, they might offer a dine-in facility at the restaurant with limited seating capacity, following all the Covid-19 protocols. Earlier, the Government of Maharashtra had ordered the disaster management authorities of the respective districts to take a decision on relaxing the Covid-19… read-more
Tags: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation , Covid-19, Relaxations, Restaurants
Courtesy: Money Control
Gurugram Pubs, Restaurant Offers Discount For Vaccinated Citizens
In order to create awareness about the COVID vaccination, restaurants and pubs in Gurugram are offering a discount of 50% who are fully vaccinated and 25% for first dose. However, such schemes which offers discount & rebate will spread a positive message towards COVID-19 vaccinations. "Special offers will not only cater to more business but also ensure safety," said Yudhvir Singh, a pub and bar owner.
Tags: Covid-19 Vaccine, Gurugram, Restaurants, pubs, Discounts, special offers
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