Srilanka, Aug. 9 -- Three motorcycle dealers in Hettipola have been fined by the Hettipola Magistrate's Court for selling motorcycles above the official dealer prices and failing to display prices, following raids conducted by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA).

The CAA said it had received complaints that certain dealers were taking advantage of limited motorcycle stocks and high demand by purchasing motorcycles and reselling them to consumers at inflated prices.

A licensed official motorcycle dealer had also informed the CAA that a waiting-list system had been introduced to ensure fair access to motorcycles amid the shortage. However, concerns had been raised that some individuals were purchasing motorcycles under different names a...