ADC Enforcement Dr. Iffat-un-Nisa directs magistrates to prevent overcharging, enforce official price lists and take action against profiteers.
(By: Raja Muhammad Ayub)
MANDI BAHAUDDIN: The district administration has ordered stricter market inspections and effective enforcement of official price lists to protect consumers from overcharging and illegal profiteering.
On the instructions of Deputy Commissioner Mandi Bahauddin Adeel Haider, an important meeting to review the performance of Price Control Magistrates was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office. Additional Deputy Commissioner (Enforcement) Dr. Iffat-un-Nisa chaired the meeting, which was attended by relevant officials and Price Control Magistrates.
The meeting reviewed the performance of Price Control Magistrates and their efforts to monitor prices of essential commodities across the district.
Officials examined the implementation of government-approved price lists, prevention of overcharging and ongoing operations against illegal profiteering. The individual performance of magistrates and their field inspections were also evaluated.
The administration emphasized the need for stronger monitoring to ensure that consumers receive essential commodities at officially fixed prices.
Addressing the meeting, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Enforcement) Dr. Iffat-un-Nisa directed Price Control Magistrates to conduct effective daily inspections of markets, bazaars and commercial centres.
She instructed officials to ensure that government-approved price lists were displayed prominently at shops and business establishments so consumers could easily check the prices of essential commodities.
She further directed that shopkeepers violating official price regulations must face legal action without discrimination.
Dr. Iffat-un-Nisa stated that providing quality essential commodities to the public at government-approved prices and eliminating illegal profiteering remained top priorities of the district administration.
She warned that negligence or laxity in implementing price control measures would not be tolerated.
The district administration reiterated its commitment to strengthening market monitoring, protecting consumers and ensuring strict implementation of official prices throughout Mandi Bahauddin.
