The SGC has been accused of tampering with over 15,000 cylinders of other gas companies. [break]
The DAO swung into action on Friday amidst widespread criticisms for delay in taking legal action against SGC.
Chief District Officer (CDO) Ram Prasad Thapaliya said that he has instructed Eastern Regional Office of Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology, Sunsari district Office of Cottage and Small Industries and Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC), among others, to try Shiva Prasad Ghimire, the proprietor of the SGC, in a court of law.
As per Consumer Rights Protection Act-1998, Ghimire may face 15-year jail term or a fine of up to Rs 500,000, or both.
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