Delhi government's Food and Civil Supplies Department today conducted an inspection of godowns to prevent hoarding and keep a check on prices of pulses in the national capital.
Five teams, each headed by sub-divisional magistrates were deployed in Rohini, Naharpur, Kondli, Mayur Vihar, Shahdra, Dakshin Puri, Sangam Vihar and Narela area. Seventeen godowns were assessed during the check, a release by the department stated.
The inspection was conducted after 2,700 quintal pulses was seized a couple of days back during inspection of godowns and around 30 godowns were found storing pulses in excess of stock limit.
The department will continue such inspections to prevent hoarding of pulses by dealers and retailers so that it remains available to the consumers in the national capital at affordable prices, the release added.
