The city district government has approved the establishment of 16 sasta and 5 Ramadan bazaars to make sure the availability of quality edibles at subsidised prices to the citizens during the holy month of Ramadan.

The approval of the Ramadan and sasta bazaars was given during a meeting at District Commisisoner (DC) Talat Mehmood Gondal’s office.

The Ramadan and Sasta Bazaars will start functioning from May 24, where fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, soft drinks, flour, sugar, pulses and other commodities will be available at subsidised price.

DC Talat Mehmood Gondal has also advised the authorities to make available other facilities like shopping trolleys, tents, chairs, wheel chairs for the handicapped and set up a medical camp. He has given directions to the WAPDA authorities to ensure the uninterrupted electricity supply in the Ramadan and Sasta Bazaars during the holy month.

“Stern actions will be taken against those who are found selling commodities at a higher rate to the customers. The violators shall be fined and their stalls shall be suspended,” said DC Talat Mehmood Gondal.

Rate lists shall be displayed at every stall to ensure availability of commodities at the decided rates, the officers of concerning departments will visit regularly the stalls to keep an eye on the matters, Gondal said.