Hyderabad,
Wakeuptelangana 
MOHD OWAISUDDIN OWAIS

Hyderabad, June 01: In a stunning revelation, the underbelly of corruption within the Legal Metrology Department has been exposed, revealing a network of deceit and exploitation that preys on the very fabric of fair trade.

Operating behind the veil of regulatory oversight, this department, tasked with upholding standards in weighing and measuring instruments, has instead become a breeding ground for corruption. From the glittering aisles of jewelry stores to the nondescript fuel pumps lining our highways, and even the vital weight bridges essential for commerce, the Legal Metrology Department's influence stretches far and wide.But behind its facade of diligence lies a cesspool of corruption, ensnaring innocent workers and small business owners in its grasp. License holders, meant to ensure fair trade practices, find themselves at the mercy of a department that exploits their vulnerabilities for personal gain. Instead of upholding standards, they engage in blackmail, leveraging the fear of reprisal to line their own pockets with ill-gotten gains.Perhaps most egregious is the department's blatant disregard for the expertise of unskilled workers. Despite years of experience working alongside skilled counterparts, these individuals are denied recognition and subjected to relentless harassment. This system not only perpetuates inequality but stifles the aspirations of those striving to improve their circumstances.In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has already inflicted untold hardship upon small businesses and marginalized communities, the actions of the Legal Metrology Department take on an even darker hue. Just as these communities endeavor to rebuild their shattered livelihoods, they find themselves shackled by the weight of bureaucratic indifference and exploitation.The timing of these revelations couldn't be more damning, as small businesses and vulnerable communities struggle to emerge from the economic fallout of the pandemic. Instead of support, they are met with additional burdens and pressures from a department more concerned with self-enrichment than public service.It is imperative that we shine a relentless spotlight on the festering corruption within the Legal Metrology Department. The exploitation of workers, the manipulation of regulations, and the betrayal of public trust cannot—and will not—be tolerated. Urgent reforms are needed to cleanse this vital regulatory body of its rot and restore integrity and accountability to its mandate.