Srinagar, Dec. 6 -- Ghulam Jeelani Zargar, Director Horticulture Planning & Marketing, J&K, has taken serious note of reports circulating on social media alleging instances of undercover auctioning of horticulture and agricultural produce in certain fruit and vegetable markets of the Union Territory.

Terming the practice a clear violation of the laws and regulations governing market operations, the Directorate has issued a strict advisory to all stakeholders including traders, commission agents, and market functionaries to immediately halt any form of clandestine auctioning and ensure that all transactions are carried out through fair, transparent, and accountable open-auction procedures.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

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