LMD teams book 23 traders

Excelsior Correspondent
UDHAMPUR, July 10: The teams of Legal Metrology Department imposed a fine of Rs 29800 on 23 traders   of Kathua and Udhampur districts for violation of provisions of J&K Weight and Measurement Enforcement Act.
In Udhampur, the LMD team booked 7 traders during  the inspections  in the  town  and on National Highway   and  imposed Rs. 6600 fine  for various  violations   of J&K Weight and Measurement Enforcement Act.
The team warned the traders against using unfair trade practices in future.
Intensive checking was also conducted in the   Kathua and Billawar Tehsils   and 16 traders   were challaned for violations of various provisions of Weights and Measures Act and Packages Commodities Rules. The department realized an amount of Rs 23200 as composition sum.