Upa Lokayukta finds irregularities in APMC market yard in Belagavi
Upa Lokayukta Justice B. Veerappa instructs officials to provide facilities to farmers
On October 29, Upa Lokayukta Justice B. Veerappa inspected the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) in Belagavi and discovered several irregularities. At the market yard, he observed vegetable traders using weighing scales that were involved in fraudulent practices. Notably, none of the wholesale vegetable traders were issuing receipts for the produce they sold, and middlemen were charging excessive commissions.
Veerappa instructed officials to prevent these issues from recurring. He expressed concern over the lack of facilities for farmers, pointing out that the clean drinking water unit was non-functional and the canteen was unhygienic, effectively turning into a 'garbage bin'. He reprimanded the yard secretary for these conditions.
During his inspection, Veerappa spoke with farmers and porters, gathering information from them. He noted the absence of rest areas for farmers and vehicle parking facilities. The Labour Department was directed to collect details of all workers across the shops within two days, ensuring they receive the government benefits to which they are entitled.
The toilet was found to be unclean and lacking necessary facilities. Veerappa's inspection involved officers from the Lokayukta, APMC, horticulture, and labour welfare departments.
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