Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) officials have been deployed to Anuradhapura for special duties during the Poson Poya festival period.
According to the CAA, special raids, investigations, and awareness programs will be launched covering the Anuradhapura and Mihintale areas during this period.
The CAA states that the measures are being taken to protect devotees visiting Anuradhapura during the Poson season from unfair market practices.
Since last Friday (06 June), over 37 raids have been conducted, and awareness programs have also been carried out to educate traders on fair trading practices, the CAA said.
The CAA further states that special teams have been deployed for these operations, and officers are on standby to provide immediate intervention for any complaints regarding unfair treatment in the markets. (Newswire)
