Mutton, chicken made more affordable in Hubballi-Dharwad

J Abbas Mulla | TNN | Apr 7, 2020, 04:43 IST

Hubballi: After reports of rampant overpricing, the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) on Monday fixed the price of mutton at Rs 600 per kg and chicken at Rs 160 per kg. Taking advantage of lockdown, shops had been selling mutton at Rs 950-1,000 per kg and chicken at over Rs 250 per kg.
HDMC commissioner Suresh Itnal said shop owners wanted the mutton price fixed at Rs 640 per kg, the rate before the lockdown. “But we asked them to charge Rs 600 per kg for mutton and Rs 140-160 per kg for chicken,” he said.
Itnal said that shops have been asked to put a price board and ensure social distancing. They were also asked the maintain hygiene and arrange collection of waste. “The officials will visit the shops and stern action will be taken against those violating the HDMC decision,” he said.
Hanumathsa, resident of Keshwapur, said the HDMC’s decision will help people get mutton and chicken at affordable price.
The public can register complaints of overpricing by mutton and chicken shops by calling 0836-2213888.