The complaint cell established at the Deputy Commissioner's (DC) office received 300 complaints during September has prompted immediate action against the profiteers and hoarders, district administration officially disclosed on Thursday.
The landline number of the cell at district administration 9261504 is working round the clock besides facility to lodge complaints via fax on 9261140. Ten special teams under magistrates are assigned to for checking and ensuring price stability in the markets during Ramazan, said the spokesman.
The Deputy Commissioner Chaudhry Muhammad Ali has ordered strict action against persons involved in adulteration and hoarding. Ali ordered to maintain sufficient supply of fruit and vegetables during Ramazan through traders' co-operation.