Govt fixes Rs 21,000 rate per truck (3000 bricks)

BK News 
Pulwama, Sept 18:  A team comprising Assistant Controller Legal Metrology and officials from Revenue Department Friday slapped a fine of Rs 65,000 against few brick kiln owners who were found involved in selling bricks at exorbitant rates.
The team of Legal Metrology Department conducted a surprise visit of brick kiln units which were allegedly selling bricks at exorbitant rates.
DC Pulwama vide his office order No. 67 DCP /Brick Kilns/2020 dated September 14, 2020 has fixed rate of bricks as 21000 per 3000 bricks including all taxes except transportation.
The team while inspecting and recording the statement of complainant came to the conclusion that few brick-kiln owners were found involved in overcharging thus violating orders issued by Deputy Commissioner Pulwama.
The team imposed on spot penalties against the violators and said that strict action as per law shall follow.
The district Administration Pulwama has appealed to the general public to approach his office to register complaints if any, against those brick kiln owners who are violating government-approved rates.