Suryaa Now Telangana Desk: DSO Srinivas Reddy is keeping a close watch on rice stocks and prices. Legal action will be taken if an artificial shortage is created. Medchal District Representative, Major News: Rice in the district... Medchal District Spokesperson, Major News: Officials of the Civil Supplies Department have set up a special vigil on rice stocks, availability and prices in the district. As part of this, Medchal-Malkajigiri District Civil Supplies Officer V. Srinivas Reddy held a review meeting with rice millers, wholesale and retail traders on Tuesday evening.
The availability of different types of rice in the market, stock details and selling prices were discussed and several suggestions were made to the traders. The DSO suggested that the traders should maintain sufficient stocks so that rice is continuously available to the consumers. He made it clear that rice should be sold at fair prices while replenishing the stock as per requirement. He warned that strict action will be taken as per the law in case of creating artificial scarcity in the market, illegal storage of rice, engaging in black marketing and selling at high prices. It is mandatory to set up stock and price boards in business premises. It was directed to clearly display the type of rice, available stock and sale price per kg on the respective boards.
It is advised to maintain proper records of rice stocks, purchases and sales. Traders have been asked to cooperate with the Civil Supplies Department to maintain price stability and protect the interests of consumers. The DSO said that the authorities are constantly monitoring the rice market in the district and people need not worry about supply and prices. He appealed to people to cooperate by not buying rice beyond the requirement.
