The District Administration Bandipora on Friday booked atleast 30 traders for violating different legal metrology rules including over charging and realized a fine of Rs 20,000 from the erring.
The action was taken by the Legal Metrology Department (LMD) after complaints were received against the unscrupulous traders who during the market inspection drive on Friday across the district were found operating in violation of the Legal Metrology laws.
Officials further stated that on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Dr Owais Ahmed, Legal Metrology Department (LMD) intensified its market checking operations in order to ensure that businesses in the area comply with legal requirements for accurate rates of commodities and weighing and measuring instruments.
The fine was collected from different traders which include Bakery, Vegetable and Mutton sellers.
The shopkeepers were warned to refrain from any unfair trade practices during the auspicious occasion of Eid.
Moreover, the consumers were advised to check the various mandatory declarations on the products before purchasing them including MRP and expiry date.
