Rs. 8,000 realized from milk vendors

Excelsior Correspondent
DODA, Dec 3: To ensure safe and unadulterated availability of  milk in Doda, Bhaderwah and its adjoining areas, Additional District Commissioner, Doda, G.N Balwan, who is also Adjudicating Officer under Food Safety and Standard Act 2006, conducted a raid upon milk vendors at various places in Doda and Bhaderwah .
During the raid, Mr. Balwan imposed a fine of Rs. 8,000 upon the milk vendors for supplying sub-standard milk to the public. The fine imposed under Section 52 of Food Safety and Standard Act 2006 was collected on spot from the milk vendors.
He gave strict instructions to the vendors to refrain from supplying sub-standard milk to the public otherwise strict action as warranted against defaulters will be initiated.