CIB Big City, a private business outlet in Maharagama, has been fined Rs. 1 million by the Gangodawila Magistrate’s Court today (June 26) for selling overpriced bottled water.
A case was filed against the business outlet following a raid carried out by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) officials on May 09, 2025.
During the raid, officials had discovered that a 500 ml bottle of water has been sold at Rs. 90 despite the MRP being declared as Rs. 70 by a gazette notification published on April 01, 2025.
The store is a part of the well known fashion chain – Wijaya Group, which is chaired by Mr. K.R.G Wijesundera.
