Govt caution restaurants on forced levy of 'service charges' on consumers

May 23, 2022

New Delhi [India], May 23 : Restaurants cannot force consumers to pay 'service charge' as it is a voluntary payment depending on the discretion...

Finance Ministry advises banks not to levy charges on electronic transactions

Aug 30, 2020

New Delhi [India], Aug 30 : The Union Ministry of Finance has advised all the banks not to collect any charges on transactions or...

Finance Ministry advises banks not to levy charges on electronic transactions

Aug 30, 2020

New Delhi [India], Aug 30 : The Union Ministry of Finance has advised all the banks not to collect any charges on transactions or...

BBMP Amendment Bill Passed in Karnataka Legislative Assembly

Dec 13, 2023

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike And Certain Other Law (Amendment) Bill was passed in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Wednesday. The Bill empowers BBMP...

"Modi govt aiming to destroy middle class' savings": Kharge slams Centre over UPI fee exemption limit

Sep 15, 2026

Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday criticised the Modi government for attempting to impose a "Digital Payments Tax" by laying the groundwork to...

MoCA directs IndiGo to clear all pending passenger refunds without delay

Dec 06, 2025

The Ministry has also instructed airlines not to levy any rescheduling charges for passengers whose travel plans were impacted by cancellations. It emphasised that...