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“Writ of District Govt in Chitral Bazaar”
It is heartening to note that D.C.O Chitral has fixed the prices of
essential commodities of daily use during the coming winter season
keeping in view the best interest of the people of Chitral. We
appreciate all those steps which are being taken by respected D.C.O
for the benefit of Chitral. We see every year that District
Administration fixes official rate for various items in local
market. But the fair implementation of these rates has never taken
place. Some examples will help us to know the real situation. D.C.O
has fixed the price of firewood Rs. 150 per maund, but in the local
market it is being sold at Rs. 210 per maund. Firewood is the most
important item widely used during winter season for heating
purpose. Official rate of mutton has been lowered to Rs. 160 per
kg, but in meat market it is available at Rs. 200 per kg. Similarly
the fixed price of beef is Rs 130 per kg, but the bazaar rate is Rs
150 per kg. Same is the case with Tandoors and vegetable market. A
week ago, D.C.O Chitral paid a sudden visit to Tandoors and fined
the owners of some Tandoors for selling low weight rooti. He also
gave prizes to the owners of some Tandoors for their honestly and
fair play. But the practice of selling low weight rooti at Rs.8 is
still high in the Tandoor market. The sudden inspection of Bazaar
by D.C.O and imposition of fine has not discouraged the
malpractices of the owners of Tandoors. Vegetable market also
offers high prices of food items to the consumers.
So, the strict implementation of the official rate is the need of
the hour these days in Chitral. District Govt. Chitral should
ensure her writ and check the profiteers and hoarders properly
during the winter season.
Bashir Hussain Azad
Chitral. |
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