Sheikh Nadeem
Anantnag: Following the directives of Sub Divisional Magistrate Kokernag, a team headed by,Tehsildar, Station House officer,EO MC Kokernag conducted market checking in main market Kokernag and its adjacent areas.
The checking was aimed at ensuring availability of quality products and to curb black marketing, profiteering of essential commodities.
The Checking squad also interacted with the shopkeepers and urged them to strictly adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines issued by administration for the safety of the public in wake of 3rd Wave.
During the inspection, Tehsildar Kokernag stressed on the traders to follow the rules in letter and spirit and avoid illegal and unethical practices.
He urged the consumers to know their rights and pay only according to the rates notified by the government while purchasing essential commodities. He appealed consumers to inform the department in case shopkeepers are indulging in over pricing so that action can be taken against them.
He said that the drive will continue on a regular basis across all district markets to keep a check on traders and shopkeepers for indulging in overcharging and other unethical activities Tehsildar Kokernag direct shopkeepers to follow SOP’s for Customers.
Besides On directions of ADDC Anantnag regarding third wave of COVID 19, MC Kokernag headed by Sheikh Prince distributed masks among general public to prevent the 3rd Wave COVID -19.
