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**GST Reforms Prompt MRP Adjustments; Consumers Urged to Report Overcharges**

**Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh – September 22, 2025** – Following recent reforms to the Goods and Services Tax (GST 2.0), the Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar has instructed the Legal Metrology Department to ensure that manufacturers, distributors, and retailers revise Maximum Retail Prices (MRPs) to reflect the reduced tax rates and pass the benefits onto consumers.

The directive came during a meeting held on Monday, where Minister Manohar emphasized the importance of upholding the Legal Metrology (LM) Act, 2009, and the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011. Controller of Legal Metrology, Saurabh Gaur, explained that GST revisions directly impact Legal Metrology, as changes in tax rates necessitate MRP adjustments on packaged commodities.

Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers are required to affix stickers with the revised MRPs on all unsold packaged goods. Packers and importers are also being urged to utilize print and electronic media to inform dealers and consumers about the GST rate reductions.

The Legal Metrology Department is actively monitoring the situation and has conducted inspections in shopping malls, such as the one pictured in Gajuwaka on Monday, to verify compliance.

Consumers are encouraged to be vigilant and report any instances of overcharging to the Legal Metrology Department by dialing the toll-free number 1967. Mr. Gaur emphasized that these measures are in place to protect consumers from exploitation and ensure fair pricing practices in light of the GST reforms.

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