Legal Action Taken Against Overcharging and Expired Goods Sellers During Gorikot Bazaar Inspection
UrduPoint (23 September, 2026)
ASTORE: On the directives of Assistant Commissioner Shounter Tauseeq Ahmed, Magistrates Nasir Hussain and Ismail conducted a detailed inspection of Gorikot Bazaar. They reviewed prices, quality, and compliance with the official price list at various shops.
During the inspection, the magistrates checked the prices of essential commodities at different shops and directed shopkeepers to sell items strictly according to the official price list. They also thoroughly checked for cases of overcharging, violations of the official price list, and the presence of expired food items.
Legal action was taken against several shopkeepers found selling essential commodities at prices higher than the officially prescribed rates. Several shops involved in violations were sealed, while fines were also imposed on the concerned shopkeepers. The magistrates instructed shopkeepers to:
- Display the official price list prominently at their premises,
- Sell food items at the prescribed rates, and
- Ensure provision of quality and safe products to consumers while refraining from selling expired items.
Assistant Commissioner Shounter Tauseeq Ahmed stated that regular market inspections would continue to ensure availability of quality essential commodities at officially prescribed prices. He emphasized that violations like overcharging and sale of substandard or expired goods will not be tolerated, and strict legal action will be taken against offenders as per the law.