 Though three major retail chains have opened stores in Muktsar - Easyday, Vishal Mega Mart and Aadhar, the local population typically buys FMCG goods, groceries, fresh produce like vegetables, eggs, milk and meat from small unorganized retail vendors, including small shops and unlicensed mobile vendors, rather than from organized retail stores.The city is based on a municipal council form of government The Municipal Council is an institution which acts within the frame work set up by the Punjab Government and draws its powers from legislative enactment.It is managed by persons elected from among the public.