Danishwar Hameed
To check overpricing, profiteering, and black marketing ahead of Eid Ul Adha a team of the officers/officials from FCS&CA, Food Safety and Police today conducted intensive market checking in Damhal Hanjipora area of Kulgam under the direction of Deputy Commissioner Kulgam Dr.Bilal Mohi-ud-din Bhat.
While interacting with the shopkeepers, the team members asked them to display rate lists, keep shops neat and clean and ensure that all package commodities sold to consumers must bear MRP, Package date, Net Content, and other related information.
They also appealed the general public to bring to the notice of the Administration if they find anyone indulging in overcharging of essential commodities for immediate action.
They also made it clear that such inspections would be conducted on a regular basis in future and also warned the traders of stern action if they are found indulging in illegal activities.