Three motorcycle dealers in Hettipola have been fined after legal action was taken over the failure to display prices and, in two cases, selling motorcycles above the price stipulated by an authorised distributor, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) said. The action followed special raids conducted by CAA investigation officers in the Hettipola area on July 27, 2026, amid reports of motorcycles being resold at higher prices due to strong demand and limited supply. According to the CAA, an authorised motorcycle distributor had informed the authority in writing that stocks of certain popular motorcycles were insufficient to meet demand. The distributor had therefore introduced a first-come, first-served waiting list to provide consumers with a fair opportunity to purchase available motorcycles. However, information had emerged that some parties were allegedly obtaining motorcycles using the names of different individuals before reselling them to end consumers at higher prices. Following the raids, cases were filed before the Hettipola Magistrate’s Court against three dealers. Maljee Auto City on Kurunegala Road, Hettipola, was charged with failing to display prices and selling a motorcycle for Rs. 850,000 — Rs. 60,000 above the authorised distributor’s price of Rs. 790,000. The dealer was fined Rs. 10,000 over the two charges. Pradeep Motors on Chilaw Road, Hettipola, was also fined Rs. 10,000 after being charged with failing to display prices and selling a motorcycle for Rs. 845,000, compared with the authorised distributor’s price of Rs. 790,000. Lucky Enterprises in Hettipola was fined Rs. 5,000 for failing to display the prices of motorcycles offered for sale. The CAA urged consumers to verify prices before purchasing motorcycles and said complaints regarding traders charging unfairly higher prices or failing to display prices could be reported through its 1977 hotline during office hours. (Newswire) The post 3 motorcycle dealers fined over prices & sales above authorised agent rate appeared first on Newswire.
