Special market checking squads of Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Kashmir today conducted inspection of various markets in Srinagar ahead of Eid festival to keep a check on hoarding, profiteering and black marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the directions of Director FCS&CA Kashmir enforcement teams of the department headed by Assistant Director Supplies and Srinagar North\/ South conducted extensive drive of market checking across Srinagar in wee hours of the morning keeping in view of the upcoming holy festival of Eid-ul-Fitr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The teams visited various areas which include Sanat Nagar, Rawalpora Chanapora, Baghi Mehtab, Barzulla, Mehjoor Nagar, Batamaloo, Baghi-Nund Singh Chattabal, Palayarbal, Bota Kadal, Nowshera and Buchpora to curb the unwarranted practice of hoarding and profiteering especially in respect of mutton and poultry items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the checking it was found that various butchers and poultry dealers were selling mutton and broiler birds on exorbitant rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Acting tough on such defaulters the squad seized a poultry vehicle at Iqbal Sabzi Mandi, Baghi- Nund Singh Chattabal and subsequently the sale of seized stock was conducted at government notified rates among the general public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, a fine of Rs 9200 also recovered from the defaulters who were found guilty of violating the government notified rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, Director FCS&CA has appealed people to purchase Eid essentials on government approved rates and if they find anyone indulging in overcharging may be reported to his office for immediate necessary action.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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