QR code billing no fix for overcharging at TN

TIRUCHY: Despite the introduction of digital payment and QR code-based billing system four months ago, the customers at Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (Tasmac) outlets and recreational bars in the district are a frustrated lot, as they still end up paying more than the maximum retail price (MRP) for alcoholic beverages.

It was in December 2024 that the Tasmac introduced QR code billing system across its outlets in the district in a bid to improve transparency, stop overcharging, and ensure proper billing and stock tracking.