Leh, Sept 27: The District Administration of Leh has announced a schedule for the opening of grocery and vegetable shops in the region. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Romil Singh Donk at the Office Chamber of the Deputy Commissioner, Leh.
Senior officials including the Senior Superintendent of Police, Additional District Development Commissioner, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Additional Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Tehsildar Leh and Naib Tehsildar Chuchot attended the meeting. Representatives of the Merchant Association were also present.
The administration stated that the arrangement was made in view of the prevailing situation to ensure smooth access to essential goods and services.
Shops selling grocery items and vegetables in Leh town, including Upper Leh, Tiyararong, Skalzangling and the Old Municipal Committee limits along with Sub-Division Headquarters, will remain open from 1 pm to 3 pm. In the peripheral areas such as Choglamsar, Phyang, Spituk and other villages, the shops will open from 3 pm to 5.30 pm.
The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Traffic, along with respective magistrates, has been directed to monitor vehicle movement during these timings to ensure smooth regulation.
