Market checking intensified.

Defaulters to be stenly dealth with-Div Com

 

Srinagar , 27.8.2011:

 

Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Abdul Majid Mir, IAS has instructed Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution Deptt and all Deputy Commissioners to intensify market checking and take effective measures to curb overcharging especially in view of the festive season of Eid-ul-Fitr.

Div Com issued instructions to all the DCs so that they constitute special market checking squads for ensuring this. He asked all the traders and shopkeepers not to charge more than the printed retail price. He made an appeal to the traders to offer special rebate to their customers on the occasion of Eid and warned that if any complaint regarding overcharging is received stren action will be taken. In case of any complaint about overcharging the public may report the matter to the nearest Police station or the Special market checking squads. Complaints may also be lodged on phone numbers: 0194-2455019, 2481276 or with Asst. Director, Enforcement on his cell number 9419000107.

Adequate stocks of essential supplies are available with the CAPD Deptt. and Government has also announced release of addition 1kg sugar per ration card in view of Eid.