Mehdi Tayebi, the director of the General Directorate of Supervision of Hormozgan Province, elaborated on the performance of the General Directorate in the current year during a press conference, mentioning the increase in supervision and inspections in the field of goods and services. He stated that since the beginning of the year, 10,864 cases have been formed in this area, and 10,558 cases have been closed.
Increase in Smuggling Cases of Goods and Currency
Tayebi also announced that in the area of goods and currency smuggling, 10,316 cases have been formed, and 10,168 of them have been addressed. This statistic indicates the serious determination of this institution to combat economic violations and protect consumer rights.
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The Role of Supervision in Health and Treatment
The director of the General Directorate of Supervision of Hormozgan referred to the performance of this directorate in the field of health, medicine, and treatment, stating that since the beginning of the year, 116 cases have been formed in this area, and all of them have been resolved. This action demonstrates special attention to public health and oversight of pharmaceutical products.
Tayebi emphasized the importance of protecting national resources and essential goods, stating that 4,444 cases related to fuel smuggling and violations of the supply and storage of petroleum products outside regulations have been formed. He also mentioned the formation of 117 additional cases regarding violations of petroleum products and 1,508 cases related to essential goods in the province.
Severe Penalties for Offenders
The director of Hormozgan's supervision detailed the violations in the retail sector, announcing that 1,664 cases have been formed, and penalties amounting to billions of rials have been imposed on the offenders in this sector. Additionally, for 91 cases in the wholesale sector, penalties of approximately 13 billion rials have been issued.
Regarding violations by bakeries, he stated: Through independent inspections and joint patrols, 653 cases have been formed against violating bakers, and with the issuance of 634 verdicts, fines totaling over 68 billion rials have been imposed on this sector. These fines have been applied in line with combating violations and supporting consumer rights.
Media Cooperation in Market Oversight and Control
In conclusion, Tayebi emphasized the role of the media in advocacy and market monitoring, expressing gratitude for their cooperation. He stated: The media, by promptly reflecting news and providing constructive criticism, help expedite the process of addressing cases and identifying areas of potential violations, and the General Directorate of Supervision welcomes these criticisms and suggestions.
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