Metro53 - JHELUM: In a bid to safeguard consumer rights and ensure accurate weight and measurement practices, the district administration has established special “Sacha Kanda” (True Weight) points at key locations across the city.
Acting on the directives of Deputy Commissioner Mir Raza Ozgen, District Officer Industries Engineer Umar Farooq Aziz visited various areas of Jhelum to review the implementation of weights and measures regulations and assess facilities being provided to consumers.
According to the district administration and the Industries Department, the “Sacha Kanda” centers have been set up at major commercial hubs to enable citizens to verify the weight of purchased goods and report any discrepancies or unfair trade practices.
The department said the facilities have been established at MCC Mart on GT Road Jhelum, Sweet Palace on Railway Road, Model Colony, and Islam Pura, Civil Lines Jhelum (opposite Gymkhana). These centers are intended to provide consumers with easy access to reliable weight verification services.
During the inspection, Engineer Umar Farooq Aziz examined weighing and measuring equipment at various businesses, shops, and markets. He directed traders to use only certified instruments in accordance with the law to prevent losses to consumers.
Speaking on the occasion, the district officer said that the Jhelum administration and the Industries Department were committed to promoting transparency, ensuring accurate weights and measurements, and protecting consumer rights. He added that strict enforcement of regulations was essential to maintaining public trust and fostering a fair business environment.
He also urged citizens to remain aware of their rights while shopping and to make use of the “Sacha Kanda” facilities or report any irregularities to the relevant authorities for prompt action.
