NAROWAL: The Daska assistant commissioner carried out a crackdown on violation of the one-dish policy and imposed a total fine of Rs305,000 on 10 marriage halls and marquees during the past three days.
AC Saadia Jafar imposed fines of Rs50,000 each on three marriage halls and marquees, Rs30,000 each on a marriage hall and a marquee, Rs20,000 each on four marriage halls and marquees and Rs15,000 on a marriage hall located in Motra.
She said the Punjab government issued strict instructions for the enforcement of the one-dish policy, aimed at discouraging extravagance, promoting social equality and reducing the financial burden on the public.
Under this policy, only one dish is permitted to be served at weddings and heavy fines are imposed for any violation. The assistant commissioner further stated that special teams have been constituted across the district to ensure strict implementation of the policy.
These teams will continue surprise inspections and take action against violators. She also appealed to marriage hall owners and the public to comply with the law in order to avoid unnecessary expenses and prevent food wastage.
Published in Dawn, November 14th, 2025
