Uri, Jan 21: A petrol pump was sealed in Uranbuwa area of Uri in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district by the Legal Metrology department on Thursday on the charges of overcharging.
According to reports, the Legal Metrology Department Baramulla sealed a petrol pump namely Kafeel filling station after receiving the complaints of overcharging.
Assistant Controller Legal Metrology Baramulla/ Kupwara Mudasir Ahmad told GNS that they have been receiving complaints from locals that said petrol pump was overcharging the supply of fuel.
“A team of our department visited the spot today and the petrol pump sealed after finding the complaints genuine. It was sealed through a seizure memo under the Legal Metrology Act under section 32,” he said adding, “Further action is being taken.” (GNS)
