The Islamabad district administration has officially set the entry fees for the cattle market in the federal capital, with rates fixed at Rs4,000 for large animals and Rs3,000 for small animals. The decision was announced by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Irfan Nawaz Memon, who also confirmed that one individual has been arrested for overcharging buyers.
Fee Structure and Enforcement
According to the new fee schedule, the entry fee for large animals such as cows and buffaloes is Rs4,000, while for small animals like goats and sheep, the fee is Rs3,000. The administration has warned that strict action will be taken against anyone found violating these rates. A special monitoring team has been formed to ensure compliance at the cattle market.
DC Memon stated that the fixed fees are aimed at providing relief to citizens and preventing exploitation. He urged sellers to display the fee structure prominently at their stalls. The arrested individual was caught charging higher amounts from buyers and has been handed over to the local police for further legal proceedings.
Background and Context
The cattle market, set up ahead of the upcoming religious festival, attracts numerous buyers and sellers from Islamabad and surrounding areas. In previous years, complaints of overcharging and arbitrary fee hikes were common. This year, the district administration has taken proactive measures to ensure transparency and fair practices.
The market will remain operational for several days, and the administration has deployed additional staff to manage the crowd and maintain order. Citizens have welcomed the fixed fee structure, hoping it will curb profiteering and make the market more accessible.
