Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, June 30: Ahead of the Shri Amarnath Yatra, a team of the Legal Metrology Department conducted a special enforcement drive here today.
The drive conducted under the directions of Controller Legal Metrology J&K Rajinder Singh Tara was carried out along the National Highway in Kathua district, a crucial transit zone for Yatris enroute to the holy shrine.
The inspection drive was aimed to ensure fair trade practices and strict compliance with the Legal Metrology Act, 2009.
During the inspections, several traders were found violating various provisions of the Legal Metrology Act/rules and were accordingly booked by the area inspectors and penalties amounting to Rs 1.40 lakh were imposed.
In an official hand-out, the Department urged the consumers to remain vigilant and thoroughly inspect pre-packaged products for key labelling details such as the manufacturer or importer’s address, country of origin, net quantity and the Maximum Retail Price (MRP), inclusive of all taxes.
As the proper labelling helps ensure transparency and provides consumers with accurate product information of pre-packaged commodities which in-turn discourages deceptive or fraudulent practices.
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