Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Kerala Multiplexes Face Inspections After Complaints Over Food Prices
Officials inspected multiplex cinemas across Kerala after people complained that food was too expensive.
Several government departments worked together during the inspections.
They checked whether food prices were clearly shown.
They also checked if customers received the right amount of food.
Officials examined the quality of the food being sold.
They found 25 violations.
One food counter was closed because it did not have the required licence.
Fines totaling Rs 62,000 were imposed, and more inspections are planned.
Joint inspections were conducted at multiplex theatres across Kerala following complaints about exorbitant food prices.
Officials checked whether prices were displayed, quantities were accurate, and food quality was acceptable.
Inspectors detected 25 violations, including incorrect weights, poor-quality food, and missing or inaccurate price displays.
A food counter at one multiplex was shut down for operating without a proper licence.
Authorities imposed fines totaling Rs 62,000, and inspections will continue.
- Who
- Kerala's legal metrology, civil supplies, and food safety departments conducted the inspections.
- What
- Officials inspected multiplex food counters and found 25 violations, imposing fines totaling Rs 62,000.
- When
- The joint inspections took place on Thursday; the wider inspection campaign began last week and will continue.
- Where
- Multiplex theatres across various districts of Kerala.
- Why
- The inspections followed complaints about exorbitant food prices and aimed to verify pricing, quantities, licences, and food quality.
- Inspections
- Joint inspections by the legal metrology, civil supplies, and food safety departments
- Violations detected
- 25
- Total fines
- Rs 62,000
- Checks conducted
- Displayed prices, product quantities, food quality, and licensing
- Closure
- One food counter was shut down for operating without a proper licence
- Next steps
- Inspections will continue