GST rate cut not benefiting citizens; 15,000 cases of MRP violations booked

BENGALURU: Even a month after the Centre slashed GST rates on 212 items, the entire benefit is yet to reach consumers. Legal metrology sleuths have booked over 15,000 cases of MRP violations across India, with restaurants figuring among the top violators. The fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, especially bottled mineral water and aerated drinks, is found to be most vulnerable to illegal tra…