Enforcement squad books 4 defaulters, imposes fine of Rs 3500 in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, MAY 13: Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department Kashmir has started an extensive drive of market checking to check prices of mutton and poultry items keeping in view the ongoing month of Ramzan and the coming Eid-ul-Fitr.
The drive has been started on the directions of Director FCS&CA and headed by Deputy Director Supplies.
In this connection the enforcement squad of the department today in the wee hours conducted market checking at Chattabal, Qamerwari, Boatman Colony Bemina area, Firdous Abad and SD colony Batmaloo.
During the drive, it was found that numbers of meat sellers were selling mutton at exorbitant rates. Accordingly the squad in association with police department booked four such defaulters, besides a fine of Rs 3500 was imposed and recovered from other erring meat sellerd on account of overcharging.
The enforcement squad also caught hold of one truck carrying livestock subsequently it was found that one wholesaler has brought the same truck from outside state.
After cross verification the wholesaler assured of selling the livestock to the retailers as well as consumers at government approved rates. Meanwhile, the Director appealed the people to purchase meat on government approved rates and if they find anyone indulging in overcharging the same may be reported to his office for immediate necessary action.
