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Business Standard
09-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Hoarding banned in Chandigarh; traders given 3 days to declare stock
To ensure the availability of essential items such as rice, wheat, pulses, and sugar for the general public, the District Magistrate of Chandigarh has banned hoarding and stockpiling of these goods. The order came into effect at midnight on 9 May. The directive has been issued under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, and Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita. In his order, DM Nishan Kumar Yadav noted that certain individuals and traders were engaging in hoarding, which could disrupt the supply chain and trigger price hikes. 'It has come to notice that certain individuals, traders, and entities are engaged in the hoarding and unauthorised stockpiling of essential food items and fuel, including petrol, diesel and other daily necessities in the Union Territory of Chandigarh. Such actions are resulting in artificial scarcity, abnormal price rises, and potential law and order issues affecting the supply and distribution of essential food commodities to the general public,' the order stated. Following this order, all traders, shopkeepers, and business owners must report their stock details to the Department of Food & Supplies within three days. Yadav also warned that anyone violating the order would face strict legal action. The public has been urged to report any cases of hoarding, black marketing, or unjustified price increases. 'In view of the emergent nature of this order, it is being issued ex-parte and is addressed to the public in general. Any breach of this order would invite action under Section 223 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and other relevant provisions of law,' the order said. Additional safety measures amid security concerns As an added precaution in light of possible air strikes from Pakistan, the District Magistrate of Ambala has issued a separate order urging residents to avoid the use of outdoor lighting and power sources at night. Meanwhile, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan assured the public that the country has adequate food stocks. He also outlined measures to boost crop production amid the current tensions between India and Pakistan.
India Gazette
09-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Chandigarh administration bans hoarding of essential commodities amid rising tension
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India] May 9 (ANI): In a decisive move to ensure the uninterrupted availability of essential goods, the District Magistrate of U.T. Chandigarh has imposed a ban on hoarding and stockpiling of essential commodities under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, and Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita Act, 2023. The order, which came into effect from zero hours on May 9, prohibits all individuals, traders, wholesalers, retailers, and business entities from engaging in the hoarding of key items including rice, wheat, pulses, sugar, edible oils, vegetables, milk products, medicines, petrol, and diesel. 'In order to safeguard public interest and maintain smooth availability of essential goods, I, Nishant Kumar Yadav, I.A.S., District Magistrate, U.T., Chandigarh, exercising the powers conferred upon me... hereby order the following,' the official notification states. The order mandates that all traders and stockists must declare their current stock to the Department of Food & Supplies within three days of the order. Failure to comply may attract legal action under the applicable provisions of the law. 'No person, traders, wholesalers, retailers or business entities shall engage in the hoarding or stockpiling of essential commodities, food items including but not limited to rice, wheat, pulses, sugar, edible oils, vegetables, milk products, medicines, fuel including petrol and diesel,' mentioned the order. 'All traders and stockists shall declare their current stock to the Department of Food and Supplies, Chandigarh Administration, within three days of this order, read the order. The administration has also invited citizens to report any instances of hoarding, black marketing, or price manipulation. Amid intelligence inputs indicating a potential air strike threat from Pakistan, the District Magistrate of Ambala has imposed a complete ban on the use of inverters, generators, and other outdoor power backups during night hours to ensure public safety, according to the press statement. Meanwhile, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan on Friday assured the country that ample food was available for consumption. He said that the nation's agricultural reserves were at full said that while soldiers were posted at the border, the farmers were busy working in the fields. Chauhan informed the reporters about a new scheme being curated by the centre to increase crop production. 'As the agriculture department, our responsibility is to ensure food security. Our agricultural reserves are full. Whether wheat, rice or other grains, we have sufficient quantities. The soldiers are posted on the border, and farmers are in the fields. Scientists stand with them. We have curated a scheme to develop new dimensions of the production of Kharif crops. It is our responsibility to work with the farmers in the fields and increase production,' Chauhan told reporters in a press conference. His remarks come at a time when India and Pakistan have been at loggerheads against each other after terrorist camps were destroyed at nine locations in the neighbouring country under Operation Sindoor, which was launched in response to the ghastly Pahalgam terrorist attack. (ANI)
Mint
09-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Chandigarh: All shops, restaurants to shut down at 7pm today amid India-Pakistan conflict
Amidst tensions escalating at international borders between India and Pakistan since the past two days, the Chandigarh district administration on Friday has directed all the shop establishments including restaurants to be closed by 7 PM on Friday. However, the district administration gave respite to medical shops as these orders won't be applicable to them. Releasing an order, the Chandigarh administration took to X and wrote, 'All shop establishments including restaurants in Chandigarh are required to be closed by 7:00 PM today, May 9, 2025. However these orders will not be applicable for medical shops.' The District Magistrate of UT Chandigarh on Friday also imposed a ban on hoarding and stockpiling of essential commodities under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, and Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita Act, 2023. The order has been passed to ensure the uninterrupted availability of essential goods in the Union Territory and came into effect from zero hours on 9 May. Under this order, all individuals, traders, wholesalers, retailers, and business entities have been barred from engaging in the hoarding of key items including rice, wheat, pulses, sugar, edible oils, vegetables, milk products, medicines, petrol, and diesel. "In order to safeguard public interest and maintain smooth availability of essential goods, I, Nishant Kumar Yadav, I.A.S., District Magistrate, U.T., Chandigarh, exercising the powers conferred upon me... hereby order the following," the official notification states. The order also mandates that all traders and stockists must declare their current stock to the Department of Food & Supplies within three days of the order. In case someone fails to do so, they may attract legal action under the applicable provisions of the law. "No person, traders, wholesalers, retailers or business entities shall engage in the hoarding or stockpiling of essential commodities, food items including but not limited to rice, wheat, pulses, sugar, edible oils, vegetables, milk products, medicines, fuel including petrol and diesel," mentioned the order. "All traders and stockists shall declare their current stock to the Department of Food and Supplies, Chandigarh Administration, within three days of this order, read the order. The administration has also invited citizens to report any instances of hoarding, black marketing, or price manipulation.
News18
09-05-2025
- Business
- News18
Chandigarh Imposes Ban On Hoarding Of Essential Goods Amid India-Pak Tensions
Last Updated: The order targets individuals, traders, wholesalers, retailers, and business entities, prohibiting them from hoarding or stockpiling items In light of escalating tensions and to prevent disruptions in the supply of essential goods, the District Magistrate of U.T. Chandigarh, Nishan Kumar Yadav (I.A.S.), has issued a strict order banning the hoarding and unauthorized stockpiling of essential commodities. The directive, issued under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, is effective from May 9, 2025, and will remain in force until July 7, 2025. The order targets individuals, traders, wholesalers, retailers, and business entities, prohibiting them from hoarding or stockpiling items such as rice, wheat, pulses, sugar, edible oils, vegetables, milk products, medicines, and fuel (including petrol and diesel). All traders and stockists must declare their current inventory to the Department of Food and Supplies, Chandigarh Administration, within three days of the order's issuance. The order further stated that citizens are encouraged to report any hoarding, black marketing, or price manipulation to the Department of Food & Supplies at 0172-2703956. This preventive action aims to curb artificial scarcity, control abnormal price hikes, and maintain public peace and uninterrupted access to daily necessities. This move comes on the heels of rising tensions between India and Pakistan, marked by recent cross-border military action and retaliatory strikes. First Published: May 09, 2025, 15:23 IST
