(a) whether the Government are aware that the computer manufacturers neither give the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) on the packages nor in their price lists;
(b) if so, the details of the rule position in this regard; and
(c) the details of clauses of taxes on the price list of computers?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (SHRI V. SREENIVASA PRASAD)
(a) & (b): Under the provisions of the Standards of Weights
and Measures (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 1977, the retail
sale price of a product has to be mentioned on their package in
the form MRP…(Inclusive of all taxes). Non-declaration of MRP
attracts penal provisions. Enforcement of the Rules rests with
State authorities. Whenever cases of violations are detected
action is taken.
(c) : The details of status of taxes on the price list of
computers are generally given by Manufacturers and is not
covered under the scope of the Standards of Weights and
Measures (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 1977.