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क्षमा करें, यह समाचार आपके अनुरोध की भाषा में उपलब्ध नहीं है। कृपया यहाँ देखें।
Market checking squad conducts surprise visit in Kargil
Kargil, December 11
On the directions of the Deputy Commissioner/District Magistrate and CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Baseer ul Haq Choudhary, a market checking squad of the District Administration comprised of the Enforcement Team of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Kargil, Inspector Food Safety, Kargil and Inspectors of Municipal Committee, Kargil on Thursday conducted a surprise inspection of business establishments and shops in Kargil Town and adjoining areas.
During the course of the visit, the team headed by the Tehsildar Kargil Muhammad Salim Wazir inspected more than 50 food establishments including among others vegetable, fruit, mutton and chicken shops and took stock of the hygienic conditions of vegetables, fruits and other food items.
The charging of rates and other set standards were also checked thoroughly.
17 business establishments were penalized on spot for violating the provisions of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and Essential Commodities Act and a fine of Rs 7900/= was collected from the offenders on spot.
Some quantity of spoiled fruits and vegetables, expired items and polythene bags were seized and destroyed on spot and the shopkeepers and traders were asked to display the rate lists prominently at their establishments besides maintaining proper cleanliness.
Meanwhile, the checking squad informed that sufficient quota of vegetable and onion were found available during the market checking and mutton was also available at a few butcher shops till 12:00 PM.
Meanwhile, the District Administration Kargil has appealed to all traders to avoid black marketing or hoarding and warned of stern action against the violators under rules.
Specific directions have been issued to the concerned officers to carry out frequent inspections and checking of the market so as to curb overcharging, black marketing and sale of sub standard food items.
