Islamabad:In a decisive move to ensure fair pricing, Islamabad’s district administration has launched a crackdown on vendors overcharging customers in local markets and arrested 19 violators.
According to the spokesman of ICT administration, the district administration teams have intensified their efforts to tackle overpricing by local vendors.
In a recent operation led by Assistant Commissioner Pothohar, Aneeq Anwar, 9 traders were arrested for not adhering to the official price list in the vegetable market. The accused shopkeepers were found charging customers more than the rates prescribed by the government.
During the inspection, it was discovered that many vendors had failed to display the official rate list, which is a mandatory requirement. The absence of this price list led to customers being charged higher rates, prompting immediate action from the authorities.
Assistant Commissioner Anwar emphasized that all shopkeepers must prominently display the official price list to avoid legal consequence
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Meanwhile, in another action, Assistant Commissioner (AC) Saddar accompanied by district administration teams raided at different markets of the area and arrested 10 accused for overpricing.
The Commissioner has appealed to the public to report any vendor who fails to display the rate list or charges more than the official prices. This action was part of a broader effort to regulate prices and protect consumers from unfair practices in the market.
The public is encouraged to remain vigilant and report any violations to ensure that all transactions are fair and within the legal framework.