Report black marketing, artificial price hikes; DC Patiala issues strict orders against hoarding of essential commodities
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ May 8,2025
Taking serious note of the unethical hoarding and black marketing of essential commodities, District Magistrate-cum-Deputy Commissioner Patiala, Dr. Preeti Yadav, has issued strict orders under the provisions of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, and Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita Act, 2023.
Orders says that it has come to the notice of the district administration that certain stockists and traders are hoarding essential goods such as food items, fuel, dairy products, fodder, and other daily necessities. This illegal practice is resulting in artificial price hikes, black marketing, and disruption in the supply chain, disproportionately affecting the general public-especially the weaker sections of society.
To safeguard public interest and ensure the smooth availability of essential goods, Dr. Preeti Yadav has ordered a strict prohibition on stockpiling of the following commodities by any individual, trader, or entity:, Food grains and essential food items, Fodder, Milk and dairy products, Petrol, diesel, and other fuels, Any other essential daily-use goods.
District Magistrate said that citizens are urged to remain vigilant and report any instances of hoarding, black marketing, or price manipulation to the concerned authorities. The district control room and department contact details are as follows: District Food and Supplies Controller (Essential commodities, petrol/diesel): 0175-2311318, 98760-72078. Department of Animal Husbandry (Veterinary services): 0175-2970225, 94170-55347. Mandi Board (Vegetables, mandi-related goods): 98152-60721, Markfed & Milkfed (Cattle feed): 98558-00145, 97795-89556. This order has been issued in the public interest and shall be enforced with immediate effect. Violators will face strict action as per the relevant provisions of law.
Report black marketing, artificial price hikes; DC Patiala issues strict orders against hoarding of essential commodities. She said that the administration seeks the cooperation of the public to ensure equitable distribution and uninterrupted supply of essential commodities.
