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The drive was conducted under the supervision of Assistant Director, Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, Rahul Gupta, in coordination with the Revenue, Police, Food Safety and Legal Metrology departments.
The joint inspection teams covered the entire GhagwalāBari Brahmana belt, including the markets of Ghagwal, Samba, Vijaypur and Bari Brahmana. The objective was to ensure strict enforcement of consumer protection laws, food safety regulations, legal metrology standards and other statutory provisions governing commercial establishments.
During the inspection, various shops and business establishments were checked for proper display of rate lists, adherence to notified prices, maintenance of quality standards, availability of essential commodities and accuracy of weighing and measuring instruments. Traders and shopkeepers were sensitized regarding their responsibilities under the relevant laws and regulations.
Violations of prescribed norms were detected at certain establishments. Penalties were imposed on erring traders under the relevant provisions of law in coordination with the Food Safety and Legal Metrology departments.
The inspection drive forms part of the sustained efforts of the district administration and the department to strengthen market surveillance, ensure transparency in trade practices, curb profiteering and safeguard consumer interests. The authorities reiterated that such joint inspection drives shall continue across the district in the coming days to reinforce regulatory compliance, maintain market discipline and protect the rights of consumers.
