Shillong: The Sub Divisional Officer (Supply), Sohra Civil Sub Division has informed all the retailers of open market grocery store dealing in essential commodities operating under Sohra Civil Sub Division that if they wish to open their retail shops, they will have to register themselves with the department of Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs.
The documents required for registration are license from Legal Metrology department, registration with the Labour department, license from the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council and self-declaration of financial self-sufficiency.
The applicant should not have been prosecuted for cases of adulteration, hoarding or black marketing.
The registration is valid for one year starting from July 1 of each calendar year.
Forms for registration will be available from Sohra Civil Sub Division (Supply department) from May 15 till June 30, while registration fee is Rs 500.