Chandigarh, Oct. 18 -- The permanent lok adalat (public utility services) directed the authorities concerned to improve infrastructure at apni mandis and kisan mandis across the city, including levelling market grounds, providing paved pathways and displaying daily fruit and vegetable rates at entry points.

The directions came while allowing an application filed by Gagandeep Singh, who had raised concerns over the condition and management of the markets.

The applicant highlighted problems such as uneven and unpaved surfaces, inadequate parking, obstruction of roads and footpaths by vendors, lack of prominently displayed price lists and poor sanitation. He sought intervention to ensure better facilities for shoppers and proper regulation...