DC Amit Kumar Panchal gave information.
DC Amit Kumar Panchal of Kapurthala has banned storage of essential commodities in the district. He clarified that there is no shortage of everyday items like oil, gas, ration, fruits and vegetables. Due to tension on the India border, there is black marketing and hoarding due to tension on the India border.
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The administration has imposed this ban under the Essential Commodities Act 1955 and Section 163 of the Indian Civil Protection Code 2023. The district administration has formed a task force to make the supply system smooth. It will be headed by District Food Supply Controller and District Market Officer.
Contact numbers of officers have been issued for various services for the convenience of citizens. DFSC coincidence (84275-55440) for petrol and diesel, Dr. Rajinderpal Singh (77172-67008) for livestock services, District Mandi Officer Gagandeep Singh (94642-92474) for vegetables and vegetables and DM Markfed Gurpreet Singh (98784-28755) can be contacted.
DC has appealed to people not to pay attention to rumors and rely only on official information. He assured that the supply of essential commodities is sufficient. Strict action has been warned against black marketing or hoarders.