Srinagar- Special Market Checking teams of District Administration Srinagar Wednesday launched an intensified market checking in all markets of Srinagar City to crackdown on illegal profiteering and black marketing.
Drive was launched on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner (DC), Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad the District, to control prices of food items and ensure all essential commodities are sold at Government approved rates as per the quality standards.
The checking squads headed by SDMs with Tehsildars of Srinagar South, Eidgah, Shalteng, Panthachowk, Srinagar North, Chanapora and Khanyar Tehsils conducted intensive market checking in Sonwar, Dalgate, Drugjan, Lal Chowk, Rawalpora, Sanat Nagar, Channapora, Hyderpora, Eidgah, Panthachowk, Zewan, Bemina, Nishat, Harwan, Khanyar and other adjoining markets of the City and took action against dozens erring shopkeepers.
During the drive huge fine of Rs 3.53 lakh was imposed on erring shopkeepers for failing to maintain the quality of food items, not displaying rate lists of essential commodities, selling expiry products, besides indulging in practices of profiteering and overcharging. The large quantity of expired food products and rotten vegetables/fruits were also destroyed on the spot.
During the drive, a Restaurant was sealed in for not maintaining proper hygiene besides found in overcharging. Similarly, 2 shops including a Grocery and Bakery outlet were also sealed for violating norms.
The Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar in this regard has asked the Market Checking teams to continue the drive to ensure all essential commodities are sold at Government approved rates as per the quality standards with sufficient availability of consumables in wake of ongoing Holy month of Ramzaan.
3 shops sealed For Violating Essential Commodities Act ; Rs 2, 40, 400 Fine Realized From 355 Erring Traders
The Enforcement squad of FCS&CA Department headed by Assistant Director Enforcement launched a massive drive within the vicinity of Srinagar City during the current month amid complaints pouring in from various corners.
During the course of action 355 erring traders were penalized with a sum of Rs 240400 in District Srinagar.
Besides, three mutton shops have been sealed for violation of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
It is pertinent to mention here that during the current financial year in the entire valley, an amount of Rs 11019280 has been collected as fine from 23730 erring traders. Besides, 401 establishments have been sealed and police complaints against 22 defaulters lodged for violation of the set norms.
“The erring lot has been reprimanded to remain careful in future. The drive will continue in the same passion in future as well & whosoever found violating the norms will be brought to justice,”said AD Enforcement.
In case of any complaint, people may contact the toll free number 18001807011.
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