Chandigarh, Nov. 6 -- Commercial establishments at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) will face a penalty of Rs.50,000 for each violation involving failure to display rate lists or overcharging customers, under revised penalty provisions approved by the institute.

The enhanced penalties will apply only to new contractors, while existing contractors will continue to be governed by the penalty clauses specified in their respective tender agreements.

The institute has approved higher penalties to ensure accountability, transparency and compliance with prescribed norms among commercial shops and other establishments operating within its premises.

Under the revised provisions, the penalty for failing to d...