The monitoring teams of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Administration checked 5,087 shops and imposed a fine of Rs 8.062 million against those who were not following the price list of essential commodities in last two months.
The fine was imposed on 4,525 profiteers while 114 persons were sent to jail during the period, a data issued by Interior and Narcotics Control Division showed on Friday.
It said price list of items like fruits, vegetables, chickens, and eggs etc. is issued by Market Committee on daily basis while rates of wheat flour, ghee, pluses, sugar etc. are fixed and notified by ICT deputy commissioner.
The price list is distributed by Market Committee and teams, comprising assistant commissioners, magistrates, special price magistrates, take cognisance of violations.
