Taking strong note of complaints regarding sale of construction material at exorbitant rates, the District Magistrate (DM) Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza today convened a meeting in order to have first hand appraisal about the issue.During the meeting, the DM categorically warned the owners, not to indulge in unfair trade practices and overcharging and directed that strict action as warranted under law shall be initiated against those found involved in charging exorbitant rates for construction materials like bricks, sand , stones, bajri and other related material.The DM further instructed ADC Budgam, DMO Budgam and concerned Tehsildar to launch special drives and conduct surprise inspections to ensure that brick kiln owners and other dealers refrain from such illegal practices.Meanwhile, the DM appealed to the general public of Budgam to come forward and approach his office to lodge complaints in case any dealer is found charging exorbitant rates for construction material.The meeting among others was attended by ADC Budgam Dr Nasir Ahmad, DMO Budgam, delegation of brick kiln owners, construction material dealers and other concerned officials.