The district administration got arrested 18 people for not selling roti and naan at Rs 16 and Rs 20, respectively and also got registered 25 cases over price-related violations.
In a crackdown, the teams of district administration headed by Assistant Commissioner and Price Control Magistrates inspected 1,190 roti and naan points and found 68 points in price violations in various parts of the city. The enforcement teams imposed fine of Rs 60,000 on various tandoors for selling roti and naan on high prices. The approved rates have been set at Rs16 for a 100-gram roti and Rs 20 for a 120-gram naan. The district administration was actively ensuring the implementation of the new pricing across the city. Citizens are encouraged to report any discrepancies in roti and naan prices by calling the helpline 0800003245.
