DC Inspects Bidding Process Of Vegetables & Fruits
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published February 27, 2024 | 05:20 PM
LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 27th Feb, 2024) On the special direction of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Deputy Commissioner
Rafia Haider conducted a visit to the fruit and vegetable market in Badami Bagh for ensuring the
availability of commodities and food items at regulated prices.
She thoroughly inspected various sheds and stalls, assessing the stock of vegetables and fruits,
and overseeing the auction process for items such as onions, potatoes, and tomatoes.
Additionally, the DC evaluated the presence of employees in the market and inquired about
facilities for vendors. The DC directed the Secretary Market Committee to enforce public rates
for food items through bidding.
Assistant Commissioner Cantt, Nabeel Memon, was directed to maintain regular monitoring,
overseeing the bidding process of vegetables and fruits.
Stressing the significance of curbing
profiteering, the DC reiterated a zero-tolerance policy against it. Stringent supervision was
cautioned for both open markets and fruit and vegetable markets in Lahore, with immediate
action against any profiteering.
In preparation for coming rains, the DC directed the administration to make necessary
arrangements in all markets and instructed the Lahore Waste Management Company to
enhance cleanliness and organisational measures in fruit and vegetable markets.
The market committee was mandated to consistently monitor the bidding process, discouraging
unfair increases in wholesale prices. The DC engaged with shopkeepers to address market
situations and problems, assuring a prompt resolution.
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