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Karnataka ombudsman flags irregularities at Belagavi agricultural market
A senior judicial officer has directed officials to enhance facilities at the state-run agricultural produce market yard following an inspection that revealed procedural gaps. The directive aims to improve services for farming communities accessing the facility.
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Upa Lokayukta Justice B. Veerappa has instructed market authorities in Belagavi to address irregularities identified during a recent inspection of the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) yard. The judicial ombudsman's visit uncovered deficiencies in the functioning and management of the market facility, which serves as a critical trading hub for farmers in the region. Justice Veerappa has directed officials to implement measures to strengthen operational procedures and enhance the physical and administrative infrastructure available to farmers and traders. The instructions emphasize the need for compliance with established guidelines governing market yard operations. Officials have been tasked with submitting a report detailing corrective measures undertaken to address the identified gaps. The move is expected to streamline market operations and ensure farmers have better access to essential services and facilities at the yard.