Question : CHARGES FOR DRINKS IN HOTELS



(a) Whether the Government are aware of exorbitant rates being charged by some big hotels in Delhi for packaged drinking water and such other drinks;

(b) if so, whether the Government have conducted any study to ascertain the extent of higher rates being charged than the maximum retail prices;

(c) if so, the details thereof ; and

(d) the steps contemplated by the Government to bring down the rates charged for such drinks ?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI JAGMOHAN)

(a): The matter regarding selling of packaged drinking water at rates higher than Maximum Retail Price has been taken up by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Weights & Measures which is the controlling authority in this regard.

(b): No, Sir.

(c) and (d): Does not arise.