Kupwara/June,8: On the instructions of District Development Commissioner, the special market checking teams have been constituted at Tehsil level to keep a close check on violators of Essential Commodities Act.
The Market Checking Squads Thursday conducted the inspection and market checking at Handwara, Kralpora, Langate and Sogam markets under the close supervision of respective Tehsildars along with other members.
During the inspection, the teams realized Rs 4150 in Handwara, Rs 3300 in Kralpora and Rs 500 in Langate from the erring traders found involved violating the different sections of Essential Commodities Act. The teams also destroyed 1.70 quintals of rotten and substandard eatable items on the spot.
