Overview
The Federal Ombudsman has taken action in response to automakers‘ and assemblers’ arbitrary pricing increases. The action was made in response to several complaints from Karachi and other places.
The unilateral rise in car pricing by manufacturers without any supervision system identify as maladministration.
Federal Ombudsman Order to Ministry Of Industries
The Ombudsman has requested a thorough report from the Ministry of Industries and Production in this respect.
It was discovered that unilateral increases in car pricing by manufacturers without any control system amounted to maladministration. He also order that the Ministry investigate the fact that automakers were charging above and above the pricing.
At the time of car delivery, to the detriment of customers who had initially deposit the required amount.
Ministry of Industries and Production Role
The Ministry of Industries and Production clearly had a significant role in regulating and monitoring pricing. It was also disclosed that when queried about this topic, the Engineering Development Board (EDB) indicated that the EDB does not have any system to monitor or regulate car costs.
As a result, in the public interest, the Federal Ombudsman has requested a full report on the situation from the Ministry of Industries and Production and EDB within a week.
