Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) yesterday called upon the public not to buy goods from retailers who fail to display price lists.

The Authority has said that the public should support its efforts to check unfair trade practices and protect consumers from exploitation, a CAA spokesman said.

"We urge the public to help our mission to combat unscrupulous businessmen who seek undue profit from consumers. Avoid patronising trade establishments that do not clearly display price tags on their products. If you come across such places, report them to us so that we can take appropriate action," he said.

CAA sources said that of the legal action taken against businessmen, both wholesale and retail, 30 percent of them h...