On the directions of District Magistrate Budgam, Mir Altaf Ahmad a joint team headed by the Tehsildars, officers of FSC&CA and Executive Officers of Municipal Committees today conducted market checking of various Tehsil including Budgam ,Chadoora, Beerwah, Magam and Khansahib.
During the checking a fine of Rs 7500 has been imposed upon the shopkeepers for violating the provisions of Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 and Essential Commodities Act. Moreover Rotten Vegetables and Fruits were also destroyed on the Spot.
The Deputy Commissioner has asked all the traders to avoid black marketing or hoarding otherwise action under rules shall be initiated against the offenders.