Question

what is malpractice in PDS

Answer 1

Following are the malpractices followed in the Public Distribution System:

1. Adulteration: the merchants often mix useless materials in stocks that result in the heavy weight of the good.

2. Under measurement: merchants generally under measures products and charge the actual value.

3. Black marketing: primary goods are hoarded by the retailers to create an artificial deficit and sell them at a higher rate.