Fine imposed for violating bind-over conditions
A 33-year-old man in India was fined ₹50,000 for violating the terms of a bind-over bond related to the illegal sale of PDS rice. Local authorities emphasized that strict legal action will continue against those involved in the illicit trade of subsidized commodities.
Why it matters
The case highlights local enforcement efforts to protect subsidized food distribution systems from criminal exploitation.
A fine of ₹50,000 has been imposed on a person found violating bind-over conditions.
According to Dharmavaram I Town circle inspector Reddappa, 33-year-old Dhanunjaya, who hails from Cherlopalli village in Bathalapalli Mandal and currently residing in YSR Colony, was identified as buying PDS rice at low prices from ration shops and selling it in Karnataka and other areas for profit.
Cases have been registered against Dhanunjaya under Section 7(1) of the Essential Commodities Act. After the first case, he was bound over on a bond of ₹5 lakh in the presence of the MRO.
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