Samba: Legal Metrology department fined a stationery shop for selling uniforms to the consumers/students without mandatory declarations in total violation of the provisions of the law in place for the purpose, here Friday.
According to Assistant Controller Legal Metrology, Rajesh Heera, all the goods which are being packed in the absence of consumers must declare net content, MRP along with packing date, address of the packer/importer and customer care number.
It was further given out that several packages without mandatory declarations, were seized by Inspector Mohsin Khateeb and a fine of Rs.10000/- was imposed on the defaulter.
Assistant Controller also appealed people to approach the department for immediate redressal of grievances related to unfair trade practices.
