BARAMULLA, AUGUST 20: In view of Eid-ul-Azha, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Dr. Nasir Ahmad Naqash accompanied by Director Planning Baramulla AG Malik, Additional Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Farooq Ahmad Baba, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Bashir Ahmad Bhat and officers from Revenue ,FCS&CA, Metrology department, Food Safety, Police, Municipal Council and various others today conducted market checking at various locations of Baramulla.
The checking was aimed at ensuring the quality and price control and to keep vigil on erring traders.
During inspection, the checking team realized fine on various shopkeepers for violating the legal regulations. They also destroyed contaminated vegetables and spices.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC said that such drives will be conducted on routine basis so that quality of commodities is ensured. He also urged traders not to violate the rules besides displaying the rate lists at their respective trade centers. Moreover the DC also warned the vendors not to encroach the footpaths failing which shall render action against the violators.
Meanwhile, an anti-encroachment drive was also launched during which several footpaths were cleared and were shifted to other places for ensuring hassle free movement of commuters. The team also seized a sizeable amount of polythene from some shopkeers besides inspecting other necessary commodities.
Earlier, DC visited various Eid Gahs Dargha Aliya of Baramulla town and reviewed the stock of arrangements. DC was accompanied by various officers from different departments, besides Auqaf committee Members.
During the visit the PDD and PHE departments have been asked to provide un-interrupted Power, water supply to the people. Animal Husbandry department has already been directed to provide adequate supply of boiler birds to the people in this connection sale centers were established entire the district.
The DC directed the R&B department to repair approach link roads of the Eid Gahs, so that people do not face inconvenience. He also directed Executive officer Municipal Committee to depute manpower in advance to Eid Ghahs and Darghas where the Eid prayers will be organized.
