Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Jan 5: In view of complaints pouring in from various corners regarding overcharging by mutton sellers, Enforcement squad of Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) has sealed 64 mutton shops from last one week and also imposed a fine of Rs 27000 on 17 erring traders.
The FCS&CA in a statement said that during January it collected an amount of Rs 55200 as fine from 197 erring traders for violating EC Act. “Besides, 41 establishments were sealed,” it said.
The erring traders have been reprimanded to remain careful in future. “The drive will continue in the same passion in future as well and whosoever found violating the norms will be brought to justice. In case of any complaint, people may contact the toll-free number 18001807011,”it said.
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