FCS&CA conducts market checking at Kupwara

FCS&CA conducts market checking at Kupwara

17 Shopkeepers penalized, Rs 5.6k fine imposed

PRESS TRUST OF KASHMIR KUPWARA, DECEMBER 12: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Doifode Sagar Dattatray, the Enforcement team headed by Assistant Director, Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) today conducted an extensive market checking in Kupwara Town.

During the inspection of various markets, 17 defaulters (erring Shopkeepers) were penalised and a fine of Rs 5600 was imposed. Moreover 4 quintals of substandard/ rotten vegetables were also destroyed on spot.

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Meanwhile, shopkeepers were asked to display Government approved ratelists in their shops and follow Food Safety and Standard Act and  Consumer Acts strictly .

The erring shopkeepers were also asked to avoid selling substandard items and warned about strict action including seizure of their shops in case they are found guilty.

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