Archive · 29 May 2025
Upa Lokayukta Inspects Mandya APMC, Finds Multiple Issues
Imagine a high-ranking official went to a market to check how things were being done.
He found problems with how things were weighed, like if the scales were correct.
He also found that the market wasn't very clean and that some shops were rented out to people who weren't supposed to be there.
The official told the market authorities to fix these issues and make sure everything is fair and clean.
He also wants to check later to see if they followed his instructions.
Upa Lokayukta Justice B Veerappa conducted a surprise inspection of APMC in Mandya.
Concerns were raised regarding the accuracy and licensing of weighing machines.
Vendors were found to lack proper documentation, including purchase bills.
Issues identified included unsanitary conditions, illegal subletting of shops.
Officials were instructed to address issues and a follow-up inspection is expected.
- Who
- Upa Lokayukta Justice B Veerappa
- What
- Upa Lokayukta conducted a surprise inspection of the APMC, revealing several issues.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) premises, Mandya
- Why
- To evaluate market practices, infrastructure, and regulatory compliance.
- Official
- Upa Lokayukta Justice B Veerappa
- Event
- Surprise Inspection
- Location
- Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) premises, Mandya
- Issues
- Weighing Machine Accuracy, Documentation, Cleanliness, and Shop Subletting
- Actions
- Instructions to address the issues and follow-up inspection expected
