SRINAGAR, APRIL 17 (KNS):  The Enforcement squad of Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Department under the supervision of Assistant Director Enforcement, Fayaz Ahmad Shah today penalized 52 erring traders with a sum of Rs. 27600 in Srinagar for violating ECA, 1955.

The action against the eering was taken during a massive market checking drive held within the vicinity of Srinagar City i.e. Sonwar, Rawalpora, Qamarwari, Bernina, Batmaloo, Hari Singh High Street, Mehraj Bazar, Melijoor Nagar, Rainwari, Zonimar, Lal Bazar, Saida Kadal, etc.

During the course of action, as many as 272 establishments were inspected, out of which 52 erring traders were penalized on the spot for violating Essential Commodities Act, 1955.

It was given out that the drive will continue in the same passion in future as well and whosoever is found violating the norms will be brought to justice.

Meanwhile, in case of any complaint, people may contact the toll free number 18001807011.(KNS)