The objective of the Price Control Unit is to control the price and sale of eight imported commodities under the Maximum Mark Up Regulations, seven commodities under the Maximum Price Regulations and Milk Powder under the Maximum Recommended Retail Price Regulations. The aim is to protect the interests of the consumers and prevent the traders from profiteering.
The Section is under the supervision of a Higher Executive Officer. The duties performed in the Section consist mainly of working out costing of items controlled under the Maximum Mark Up Regulations and keeping records of all approved prices. The Mark Up method of price control was introduced in October 1976.
