Team Goemkarponn
PORVORIM: A meeting of the North Goa District Consumer Protection Council (DCPC) held at the Collectorate in Panaji focused on key consumer safety concerns, including delays in fire safety clearances for schools and irregularities in weighing practices at local markets.
The meeting was chaired by Additional Collector-II Pravin Parab and attended by officials from various government departments, stakeholders and consumer forum representatives.
One of the major concerns raised during the meeting was the need for timely issuance of Fire No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to school buildings to ensure student safety and compliance with fire safety norms.
The council also stressed the importance of regular inspections of weighing scales used by vendors in fish and vegetable markets, especially during weekly market days, to prevent unfair trade practices and protect consumers from inaccurate measurements.
Deputy Director of the Department of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Amit Sawant, served as the Member Secretary during the meeting.
Members discussed strengthening grievance redressal mechanisms, improving coordination among departments and increasing awareness regarding consumer rights across North Goa.
During the deliberations, Roland Martins of GOACAN highlighted the need for quicker resolution of consumer issues at the local and district level by explaining practical examples to officials from various departments.
The meeting concluded with a commitment from departments and stakeholders to enhance consumer protection measures and improve public service delivery in the district.
