Price Caps for Essential Goods Enforced in Una District

In a bid to tackle hoarding and profiteering, Una Deputy Commissioner Jatin Lal has enforced a new regulation setting maximum prices for essential commodities. The move aims to ensure consumers receive quality goods at reasonable prices, with all district traders mandated to display rate lists prominently.

Commissioner Lal emphasized that sellers are required to issue cash memos to consumers and maintain duplicates for inspection. These measures fall under the Hoarding and Profiteering Prevention Order 1977. Establishments must comply by placing a signed, dated price list at their entrances.

The enforced prices, valid for a month, exclude entities registered with the Tourism Department. Key items include dhaba meals priced at Rs 80, dairy products like milk at Rs 60 per litre, and meat at Rs 500 per kilogram, with periodic reviews to adjust as necessary.

(With inputs from agencies.)