Ella Hotel Fined Rs. 1M Over Bottled Water

Ella Tourist Hotel Fined Rs. 1 Million for Overcharging Bottled Water

by Staff Writer 26-07-2026 | 5:47 PM

COLOMBO (News 1st): A tourist hotel in Ella has been fined Rs. 1 million for selling bottled drinking water above the stipulated price.

The fine was imposed following an order issued by the Bandarawela Magistrate's Court.

During a raid conducted by investigators from the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) on July 10, officials found that the hotel had been selling bottled drinking water at prices exceeding the stipulated rate.

Legal action was taken against the establishment for violating the provisions of the Consumer Affairs Authority Act.