The Faisalabad Deelopment Authority (FDA) took an action against defaulters and recovered Rs 512.6 million during the last eight months. This was stated by Director General (DG) FDA Muhammad Asif Chaudhary while addressing a meeting here on Saturday. He reviewed various matters of recovery campaign and directed to speed up the drive.
He also directed to initial process of cancellation of proprietary rights of all allottees who were not ready to deposit 100 per cent dues. Additional Director General Abid Hussain Bhatti, Chief Engineer Mehar Ayub Gujjar, Director Junaid Hasan Manj, Asma Muhsan, Sohail Maqsood Pannu, Asim Mehmood, Deputy Director Shahid Pasha, Sanwal Malik, Humaira Ashraf and others were also present. On the other hand Price control magistrates imposed a fine of Rs 95,000 on 29 shopkeepers over profiteering and sealed two shops on Saturday.
A spokesman for the district administration said the magistrates checked various shops in different markets and bazaars, and found 29 shopkeepers involved in overcharging and profiteering. To which, a total fine of Rs 95,000 was imposed on them in addition to issuing warning notices.
