Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 10 (PTI) Joint inspections at cinema theatres across Keralam have resulted in the registration of 26 cases and the imposition of fines totalling Rs 62,000 for various violations, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob said on Saturday.
Five show-cause notices were also issued during the second phase of inspections conducted by the Legal Metrology, Food Safety and Civil Supplies departments, according to a statement issued by the minister’s office.
The inspections followed complaints of overcharging, shortage in the quantity of food items sold and failure to ensure drinking water and display price lists at theatres.
The minister said the joint inspections would continue every month.
Several irregularities were detected, including the sale of popcorn and beverages in quantities lower than those declared or charged for, the use of weighing instruments that had not been duly verified and stamped, and violations of food safety and labelling norms, it said.
In one instance in Ernakulam district, a theatre was fined Rs 25,000 for supplying tea and popcorn in quantities substantially below the prescribed measures.
Authorities also initiated action over unhygienic food storage, incomplete product labels and other violations. Some theatres were directed to display price lists and ensure the availability of drinking water for customers.
No irregularities were detected in inspections conducted in some other districts, the minister added. PTI LGK ADB
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