Jammu : A joint team of enforcement departments Saturday conducted an intensive market inspection drive in Doda town and adjoining areas to check quality and prices of essential items ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, Navratra and the ongoing holy month of Ramzan. The drive was conducted to ensure availability of quality essential commodities, prevent overcharging and safeguard consumer interests during the festive season when market activity increases significantly.
The enforcement team comprised officers and officials from the Legal Metrology Department, Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) and Food Safety Department. During the inspection, more than 20 shops were checked for compliance with display of rate lists, accuracy of weighing and measuring instruments and maintenance of hygiene and quality standards in food items.
Seven challans were booked against erring traders for violation of various provisions and a penalty of Rs 6300 was imposed.
The team also inspected LPG dealerships to verify compliance with legal norms and ensure delivery to genuine consumers through the OTP-based verification system.
The shopkeepers, especially those dealing with eatables and essential commodities were strictly directed to maintain hygiene, avoid sale of substandard food items and refrain from unfair trade practices such as overpricing, hoarding or short weighing.
The team also sensitized traders about consumer rights and warned that strict action shall be taken against violators.
