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RAWALPINDI, Nov 19 (APP):The Consumer Authority Rawalpindi has imposed a fine of Rs192,000 on various shopkeepers and companies for violating provisions of the Punjab Consumer Act during inspections carried out in local markets.
The enforcement drive was conducted on the instructions of Adviser to the Chief Minister Punjab Salma Butt; Secretary Price Control and Commodities Dr Kiran Khurshid; and Director General, Price Control and Commodities Imran Qureshi.
The officials have recently activated consumer authorities across the province to ensure the provision of quality goods and services to buyers.
Under the Punjab Consumer Act, all retailers are required to display price lists prominently, mention manufacturing and expiry dates and ingredients on products, and clearly state their return-and-exchange policies. They are also bound to issue proper receipts to customers, bearing the seller’s full name, address and details of items sold.
A spokesman said the Rawalpindi Consumer Authority inspected various markets and found several retailers and companies in breach of these mandatory requirements. Fines totalling Rs192,000 were imposed and deposited under Head C02955 in the Punjab Government Treasury.
Under the Act, he added, violators might be fined up to Rs100,000 depending on the nature and severity of the infringement.