Johnson & Johnson dealer asked to deposit sum on charges of profiteering

A complaint was made to the National Anti-Profiteering Authority about two products - J&J Baby Shampoo and J&J Baby Powder

The National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA) has ordered a dealer of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to deposit Rs 501,646, along with an interest of 18 per cent, with the Consumer Welfare Fund after it raised the base price of two of its products to offset for the reduction in the goods and services tax (GST) from 28 per cent to 18 per cent. The GST Council had changed the rates with effect from November 15, 2017.

A complaint was made to the NAA about two products — J&J Baby Shampoo and J&J Baby Powder. However, the dealer submitted to the NAA