Advisor to the Governor, Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, has issued a fervent appeal to both wholesaler and retailer associations to advise their members to observe self-restraint and collectively decide not to charge more than the prices fixed by the government.
Ganai, who is Advisor in-charge Food, Civil Supplies &Consumer Affairs Department, made the appeal in light of possible disruptionson the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway due to forecast of intermittent rainsover the next few days and the holy month of Ramadhan, according to an officialspokesperson. He said the government would take all proactive steps to ensurethat people do not face any hardships in the availability of essentialcommodities during Ramadhan.
The Advisor further stated that the prices have been fixedafter taking into consideration all market forces which leaves no room for anundue spike in the prices of essential commodities. He warned that strictaction will be taken against those wholesellers and retailers who shoot upprices abnormally and violate the rates fixed by the government.