The district administration has warned of stringent action against those who, under the cover of successive administrative holidays this week, take to reclaiming wetland and paddy fields and those who fleece people by selling products above the maximum retail price (MRP).
District Collector Mohammed Y. Safirulla said action was being initiated consequent on a large number of complaints received by the district administration against such practices.
Accordingly, control rooms have been opened at taluk offices and the civil station to monitor the situation and help people file complaints.
The police and Revenue officials have been alerted to complaints against reclamation of wetland and paddy fields. Special squads, led by tahsildars, will visit places where instances of reclamation are reported.
The Collector said selling products above their MRP was illegal, and that the Legal Metrology Department will act against such practices.
Contact numbers
Complaints can be filed using the WhatsApp number 9061518888. Taluk control room numbers: Kanayanur: 0484 2360704; Kochi: 2215559; Paravur: 2442326; Aluva: 2624052; Kunnathunad: 2522224; Kothamangalam: 0485-2822298, Muvattupuzha: 0485-2813773.
The District Collector’s Facebook pagewww.facebook.com/dcekmcan also be used for filing complaints. The details of those who file complaints will be kept secret.
The WhatsApp number of Legal Metrology Department is: 9061518888.
