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The State of Himachal
Pradesh depends upon all the Essential Commodities from
Neighboring States of Punjab, Haryana and
Delhi for its requirement. The price fluctuation
in the wholesale market of the neighboring States
directly influences the wholesale and retail prices in the Pradesh.
The State Government has practically no control
over the prevailing prices at the source. However,
the Government has been exercising control over the availability and
prices of Essential Commodities in the open market by enforcing various
statutory provisions under the various Acts and Control Orders.The Acts
and the rules are described below :- |
