Diversion of rice meant for Public Distribution System (PDS) was one of the violation detected by Telangana Civil Supplies teams during checks between October 29 and 31. The image is used for representative purposes only. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT Telangana Civil Supplies Department officials uncovered violations in sale of rice at a few outlets in Hyderabad and Rangareddy districts.
The violations include weight manipulations by traders by affixing 26-kilogram labels onto bags having only 25 kilograms of rice, and exorbitant prices pasted over the rates printed by manufacturers.The department’s teams lodged complaints at Saroornagar, Jeedimetla, and Alwal police stations, based on which action was initiated, as per official information. This follows surprise checks by the Enforcement Task Force (ETF) along with the Legal Metrology Department across Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy districts between October 29 to 31.
The other violations detected include diversion and hoarding of Public Distribution System (PDS) rice, traders operating without mandatory trade, GST, Labour, or FSSAI licenses. The teams have documented the offences on-site by taking videos and photos.
The department stated that the vigilance will continue. The State government on Saturday (October 31, 2026) announced a ceiling on maximum retail price (MRP) on three varieties of fine rice in the urban limits, which are most consumed by people.
As per the orders, price of a kg of BPT/KNM variety was fixed at ₹66; RNR/Telangana Sona at ₹74 and HMT/JSR variety at ₹79, in Hyderabad and Medchal. Published - November 02, 2026 07:35 pm IST