RAJOURI, APRIL 03: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma on Friday said that the district has adequate stocks of LPG, petrol, diesel, food grains, fertilizers and other related items.
Addressing a press conference Friday, the Deputy Commissioner informed that the district has sufficient stock and the supplies are being maintained as per the guidelines of the Government of India and the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. He reassured the public that there is no shortage of any essential commodity in the district.
The DC made it clear that hoarding, black marketing and illegal stocking will not be tolerated under any circumstances.”The distribution mechanism has been streamlined and is being closely monitored. The opening and closing stock positions of petrol pumps, LPG outlets and other supply points are being monitored closely,” he added.
To ensure prompt grievances redressal, a dedicated Control Room has been established at the DC Office, the Deputy Commissioner said and added that the administration is actively addressing public concerns and ensuring smooth supply across all areas.
The DC further cautioned that certain elements are deliberately attempting to create panic among the public to gain undue profit. He urged citizens not to fall prey to such misinformation and instead cooperate with the administration.
He urged the public to follow the OTP-based sale system and complete e-KYC through the designated portal or Common Service Centres (CSCs) to ensure transparency and accountability in distribution.
Highlighting enforcement measures, the Deputy Commissioner informed that the district administration has conducted around 80 enforcement drives so far. During these operations, more than 130 domestic LPG cylinders being used for commercial purposes have been seized.
He added that enforcement teams at the tehsil level are actively monitoring the situation to curb hoarding and black marketing.
Reiterating the administration’s commitment, the DC assured that all necessary steps are being taken to maintain adequate supply and prevent any disruption in essential services. He appealed to the public to remain calm and extend full cooperation to the administration.
