LAHORE – On the course of the Prime Minister to make sure availability of important commodities, particularly flour and sugar on the mounted costs within the province, the Punjab authorities has issued orders to area officers to completely activate ‘Sahulat bazaars’ on the tehsil stage and take indiscriminate motion in opposition to the flour mills promoting government-quota wheat in market and sugar mills concerned in hoarding.
The directions have been issued at an emergent assembly presided over by the Punjab Chief Secretary on the Civil Secretariat, right here on Saturday.
The Extra Chief Secretary, Extra Chief Secretary (Residence), administrative secretaries of departments, Commissioner Lahore, Extra IG Particular Department and law enforcement officials attended the assembly whereas all divisional Commissioners, RPOs, Deputy commissioners and DPOs participated by means of video hyperlink. The assembly determined to arrange a value management cell on the provincial stage.
Talking on the assembly, the Chief Secretary stated that in an effort to management price-hike and supply aid to the individuals as per the instructions of the Prime Minister and Punjab Chief Minister, the executive officers have to make sure implementation of mounted costs in any respect prices.
No negligence can be tolerated on this regard, he warned.
He directed that ‘Sahulat bazaars’ at tehsil stage ought to be absolutely activated and availability of eatables, together with flour and sugar at discounted charges, ought to be ensured there.
He stated that growers ought to be inspired to promote their produce instantly on the farmers’ platforms at ‘Sahulat bazaars’ with out involvement of a intermediary and required amenities ought to be offered to them as it will assist guarantee availability of vegatables and fruits at concessionary charges.
He requested the officers to maintain a strict examine on the costs, demand and provide of meals objects within the Sahulat bazaars in addition to within the open market.
He stated that non-functional flour mills promoting authorities wheat quota had been recognized within the province and a crackdown in opposition to them can be began from right now (Sunday).
He stated that efficiency associated to cost management can be reviewed every day and in case of poor efficiency the Deputy Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner involved can be held accountable. The Chief Secretary directed that bodily verification of shares in sugar mills be carried out and sugar greater than the declared inventory be offered available in the market.
He stated that within the subsequent one month, sugar mills can be allowed to promote sugar shares just for consumption of home shoppers and its sale for industrial use was disallowed.
The Chief Secretary additionally assigned duties to the executive secretaries of the departments concerning visiting the districts and overseeing the value management measures.
