Instead of selling stamp paper at face value — Rs5, Rs10 and Rs20 — they were being sold from Rs50 to Rs100. PHOTO: FILE
Stamp paper sellers are allegedly creating artificial shortages and overcharging people at the Islamabad district courts.
Stamp paper is required for a number of official documents and the ‘shortage’ was creating many problems.
Instead of selling stamp paper at face value — Rs5, Rs10 and Rs20 — they were being sold from Rs50 to Rs100.
“Not a single stamp paper for Rs5 or Rs20 is available. I need them for the undertaking of my educational certificate,” said Hassan Ahmed, a university student.
An Islamabad Capital Territory Administration official assured that the action would be taken against offending vendors. He also encouraged the public to report such vendors.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 16th, 2014.
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