KHANEWAL:District administration has imposed fine on a fertilizer dealer for selling fertilizer at high rates during a raid conducted at the grain market on Monday.
In line with special directives of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Omer Iftekhar Sherazi, Assistant Commissioner Mian Channu along with a team from the agriculture department raided a grain market and imposed a fine of Rs 40,000 on a dealer for selling fertilizer at Rs 2,950 against the controlled rate.
The DC said that the zero-tolerance policy was being followed against profiteers across the district and strict action was being taken against profiteers.
He said the dealers have been directed to properly maintain a record of stock daily and avoid selling fertilizer at high rates otherwise strict action would be taken against them.