4 shops sealed during market checking in Kulgam

Jammu, Jan 9: The market checking squad of food and safety department headed by Deputy Commissioner Kulgam Mir Jahangir Thursday during surprise market checking of town Kulgam imposed a fine of Rs 2500 from erring shopkeepers under food safety and standard act 2006.

The squad also sealed four shops including two testing labor tries for different violations under the said act besides the squad has also wasted 50 kg of adultered spices from the erring shopkeepers.

The Deputy Commissioner on the occasion warned the erring shopkeepers to abide by provisions of food safety standards act 2006, saying that the administration needs cooperation from the general public to curb such violations by the shopkeepers.

During the inspection the Deputy Commissioner went in the interior lane of the town including the Naik Pora , Astan  Mohalla and Gori Pora to take review of ongoing snow clearance works. A number of deputations met the Deputy Commission on the occasion who assured them that their problems will be redressed on priority.

The concerned officers of line departments were directed to keep available the essential commodities on a reasonable rate besides quality check. 

During the inspection 20 drug samples were also lifted for testing from different drug stores and one challan was also registered.

Later on the Deputy Commissioner also paid a surprise visit to the District Hospital were he took stock of facilities being provided to the patients by the hospital authority. The Medical Super indent was directed to make adequate heating and sanitary arrangements in the ward blocks.

The market checking squad was representing the departments of Drug Controller, Weights and Measures, Municipal Committee Kulgam, CAPD, Legal Metrology and Police. Deputy Commissioner on the occasion said that such raids will continue in future as well for the interest of public. People have appreciated the efforts of district administration. (CNS)