NEW DELHI: Ensure availability of essential commodities during lockdown as hoarding, black marketing can’t be ruled out said MHA to states.
There are reports of loss of production due to various factors, it may lead to hoarding, black marketing, profiteering said MHA.
Invoke provisions of Essential Commodities Act, fix stock limits, cap prices, enhance production of essential commodities.
Offences under Essential Commodities Act are criminal acts, may result in imprisonment of 7 years or fine or both says MHA. (agencies)
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