LAHORE, Aug 03 (APP):Price control magistrates conducted inspections at 2,615 locations, leading to the arrest of 14 individuals for overpricing fruits, vegetables and other essential items.
Lahore Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rafia Haider told media on Saturday that 13 cases have been registered for violations of government-set prices. Furthermore, fines totaling Rs 400,000 have been imposed for 113 instances of non-compliance.
The DC emphasized that price control magistrates are actively ensuring adherence to official rates. Supervision of the auction process in fruit and vegetable markets is also underway to prevent any malpractices. Administrative officers are ensuring the sale of fruits, vegetables, and bread at government-approved prices. All stalls and shops are being instructed to prominently display the rate list, and strict action is being taken against those failing to comply.
Following the directives of the Chief Minister of Punjab, no leniency will be shown towards overpricing. Citizens are encouraged to register their complaints regarding overpricing at the Chief Minister Punjab’s helpline: 080002345, she urged. Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Corporation Lahore (MCL) carried out an anti-encroachment operations in all nine administrative zones of the provincial capital and shifted four truckloads to the MCL junk yard. Four shops were sealed and a FIR was registered during the operation.