Chitral Times Report
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has finalized Model By-Laws for the establishment and regulation of Fruit and Vegetable Markets in private sector. It may be recalled here that the provincial cabinet in its previous meeting, had approved in principle the proposed By-Laws with certain recommendations to be incorporated to further fine tune the By-laws. Establishment of such markets is aimed at providing fresh fruits and vegetables to the consumers at cheaper rates by creating competition in the sector.
In the light of the decisions and proposals of the provincial cabinet, an important meeting was held here with Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan in the chair to finalize the proposed By-Laws. Minister for Local Government Akbar Ayub, Chief Secretary Dr. Kazim Niaz, administrative secretaries of local government, agriculture and law departments, Advocate General and other relevant high ups attended the meeting.
The participants made a threadbare discussion on the draft of proposed Model By-Laws for establishing fruit and vegetable markets in private sector and finalized the by-laws by incorporating the recommendations of the provincial cabinet. Briefing the participants about the need and importance of such markets, the authorities concerned told that the sole purpose behind the establishment of fruit and vegetable markets was to ensure provision of hygienic and quality fruits and vegetables through private sector. As per the by-laws, those markets would be established at a distance of two kilometers, besides government approved daily price list would be displayed in those fruit and vegetable markets for strict compliance and incase of violation of the government rate list violators would be liable to punishment as per the by-laws. Similarly, it was informed that adulteration or mixing inferior stuff with superior agriculture produced would not be allowed adding that there would be a proper system for early disposal of waste generated within the fruit and vegetable markets to ensure cleanliness of the markets environment and keep it in hygienic condition. Basic amenities including car parking, clean drinking water, wash rooms etc will be available in these markets to facilitate the general public.
