Vehicle repair shop fined RO1,000 for violating consumer law
According to the Consumer Protection Authority (CPA), the ruling stems from a complaint filed by a consumer who contracted the establishment to repair his vehicle for RO40, with an agreement that the work would be completed within four days. However, the establishment failed to meet the agreed timeframe and continued to delay the repair, prompting the consumer to escalate the matter to the CPA.
Following standard legal procedures, the authority referred the case to the Public Prosecution, which launched an investigation and subsequently forwarded the case to the court. The court found the two employees guilty and imposed a fine of RO500 on each, in addition to requiring them to cover the costs of the criminal proceedings.
The civil aspect of the complaint has been referred to the competent court for further adjudication.
The CPA reaffirmed its commitment to protecting consumer rights and urged all businesses to comply fully with the provisions of Royal Decree No. 66/2014 and its executive regulations. It warned that legal action will be taken against any party found in breach of consumer protection law.
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