The Hassan Deputy Commissioner has suspended the licenses of 10 fair price shops in the district following complaints of unfair practices while distributing foodgrains to beneficiaries.
R. Girish, Deputy Commissioner, in a press release on Friday, said the State government had released foodgrains for April and May for distribution to the beneficiaries. There were complaints against some shopkeepers about collecting money for foodgrains, irregularities in weighing, and forcing the beneficiaries to purchase other items.
Based on the complaints, licenses of four shops located in Hassan city, two in Hassan taluk, three in Channarayapatna taluk, and one in Arsikere has been suspended, he added.
