Guwahati, May 18 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that his government and administration are keeping a close eye on the market and will not allow any unfair price rise.

"I have instructed officials in every district to keep a tab on prices of items and take stringent actions against any defaulter," the CM said.

Sarma on Monday reviewed the price monitoring mechanism for essential commodities in the State and directed officials to take strict steps to ensure market stability and prevent any abnormal price rise.

The CM directed that District Commissioner-led District Monitoring Committees will convene within the next 3-4 days.

"Mandatory display of retail and wholesale prices at all shops and wholesale outlets....