No one can hoard such commodities, Administration providing seamless supply
· Deputes four nodal officers, if any case reported strict action be taken
· Beware of rumour mongers, follow page of DPRO office for updated and actual information
· Urges residents to comply with black out announcements in totality in larger public interest
· No officials to leave station without permission
Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar/ May 9/Daljeet Ajnoha
Deputy Commissioner Ankurjeet Singh has issued orders against the illegal hoardings of essential commodities besides directing the authorities to take strict action as per law if any such case is reported.
Deputy Commissioner Ankurjeet Singh pointed out that the Administration was ensuring smooth availability of essential goods across the district while action should be initiated on those indulging in hoarding. He also solicited cooperation from the public for maintaining smooth flow, supply and delivery of essential commodities in the district.
The orders issued under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita Act, 2023 stipulated that citizens could report any instance of hoarding, black marketing or price manipulation to respective officers in the district. Deputy Commissioner categorically said that no individual, trader or entity will stockpile essential commodities including food grains and goods, fodder, milk and dairy products, petrol and other fuels and other daily necessities items.
As per the order, the hoarding, if any, related to essential commodities, petrol, diesel etc could be report with the District Food and Supplies controller (98782-30268), the cases related to veterinary services will be brought to the notice of Deputy Director Animal Husbandry on his mobile number (78891-36823). Similarly, the issues related to mandi including vegetables etc. will be taken to the notice of District Mandi Officer (98722-58599) while for cattle feed, District Manager Markfed (98765-04725) could be contacted.
Beware of rumour mongers: Deputy Commissioner Ankurjeet Singh also urged the people to have calm as well as not falling prey to rumours or misleading information, if circulated on any platform. He also assured that there is no need to be panicked at any situation as the District Administration had already issued directions for seamless supply of essential commodities. He said people could get the updated and actual information related to the district from the facebook page District Public Relations Office, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar so as to get the real time information in this devolving situation.
Lauds residents for black out cooperation, seeks compliance in toto: Deputy Commissioner Ankurjeet Singh also commended the cooperation extended by the residents in enforcing blackout on Thursday late evening. He appealed the people to ensure compliance of black out, as and when needed, by switching off each and every light whether at residential areas and commercial establishments. He also made a fervent appeal to people for switching off light enabled CCTV cameras vis-a-vis wrapping solar lights installed in the rural areas.
Officials told not to leave station without permission: Deputy Commissioner also instructed the district officers and officials of different departments not to leave station without his prior approval.
