PGIMER hikes penalty for overcharging to ₹50,000

PGIMER has revised penalty provisions for commercial establishments within its premises. Fines for overcharging and failure to display rate lists have been raised five-fold to ₹50,000 per violation. Penalties for unhygienic premises increased to ₹20,000. Sale of expired products attracts ₹50,000 fine and possible licence cancellation. Revised penalties apply only to new contractors.