Traders' committee chairman meets industry leaders
He met representatives from industrial associations at Bachat Bhawan here, who took up the issues of faster refund processing and stricter measures to prevent the transportation of goods without proper billing with him. Speaking about govt initiatives aimed at bolstering the industrial sector, Thakur encouraged those present to provide suggestions for further improvements. Work for the proper upkeep of the focal points across the state has already begun, he said.
He added that he has held more than 100 meetings in assembly constituencies across Punjab so far, and addressed the concerns of traders. He announced that a one-time settlement (OTS) scheme would soon be introduced to resolve their issues. He urged industrialists to directly contact officials of the relevant department to get their grievances promptly redressed, noting that the Punjab govt has already issued directives to ensure transparent administrative services.
Industrialists thanked Thakur for taking the time out to meet them and give them a patient hearing.
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