Officials from Agriculture Dept. conduct raids at input shops in Kalaburagi district following complaints of overcharging
The Agriculture Department conducted surprise inspections of agricultural input shops in Kalaburagi district due to complaints of overcharging on fertilisers. A total of 28 shops were inspected, leading to the issuance of show-cause notices and the suspension of sales at several outlets. Officials warned that strict legal action would be taken against those found violating pricing regulations.
- ▪The inspections targeted shops in Jewargi, Yadrami, Chittapur, and Sedam taluks.
- ▪A total of 28 agricultural input shops were inspected during the operation.
- ▪Show-cause notices were issued to 26 establishments, and sales were suspended at 10 outlets.
- ▪Officials seized 192.4 tonnes of fertiliser stock valued at approximately ₹45.75 lakh.
- ▪Legal action will be initiated under the Fertiliser (Control) Order and the Essential Commodities Act against violators.
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The Agriculture Department on Friday conducted surprise inspections of agricultural input shops in Jewargi, Yadrami, Chittapur and Sedam taluks of Kalaburagi district following complaints that fertilisers were being sold to farmers at prices higher than those prescribed by the government.A team of officials led by Joint Director of Agriculture Samad Patel inspected fertiliser distribution records, stock details maintained through the Integrated Fertiliser Management System (IFMS), and transactions recorded on Point of Sale (POS) machines at various outlets.Mr.
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