The UT Administration of Chandigarh has taken strict action to curb the hoarding and black marketing of essential commodities. District Magistrate Nishant Kumar Yadav (I.A.S.), exercising powers under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, has issued a firm directive to ensure public interest and maintain the smooth availability of essential supplies.
⚠️ Key Highlights of the Order:
- No person, trader, wholesaler, or retailer is allowed to hoard or stockpile essential items such as rice, wheat, pulses, sugar, edible oils, vegetables, dairy products, medicines, petrol, and diesel within the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
- All traders and stockists must declare their current stock to the Department of Food and Supplies, Chandigarh Administration within 3 days of this order.
📣 Public Advisory:
Citizens are encouraged to report any cases of hoarding, black marketing, or price manipulation to the Department of Food & Supplies, Consumer Affairs and Legal Metrology, Sector 17, Chandigarh.
Helpline Number: 📞 0172-2703956
📅 Validity of the Order:
This order is effective from 00:00 hours on May 9, 2025, until July 7, 2025. Due to its urgent nature, it has been issued ex-parte, applicable to the general public. Any violation of this order will invite strict legal action under Section 223 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, along with other relevant laws.
🎯 Purpose of the Order:
- To prevent artificial scarcity and abnormal price inflation
- To ensure the uninterrupted supply of essential commodities
- To maintain law and order in the Union Territory of Chandigarh
📰 Official Dissemination:
This order will be prominently displayed at the office of the District Magistrate, District Courts Chandigarh, and published through local newspapers by the Director, Public Relations, UT Chandigarh.
