Paddy stock below limits may land millers in trouble

Triibune News Service

Karnal, January 29

Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on Wednesday hinted at action against rice mills found short of paddy stock during physical verification.

“Stock of some of the rice mills has been found below permissible limits mentioned in the contract. As per the contract, 1-1.25 per cent shortage is permissible, but if it exceeds the limit, action will be initiated against millers. They will not be given paddy in next season,” said Dushyant on the sidelines of a function held to mark the birth anniversary of Sir Chhotu Ram here at Jat Dharamshala.

On the arrival of paddy and PDS rice from outside, he said he had requested Chief Ministers of states to conduct physical verifications in rice mills to unearth this malpractice. “The Haryana Government has shown the courage to conduct physical verification of rice mills in the state. Such courage should be shown by governments in other states too. I also request the Central Government to get the issue investigated to unearth the nexus, if any,” he said.

The Deputy CM hinted at another physical verification. “I ask the Opposition to produce evidence against any rice mills. We will get another physical verification if needed,” he said.

Replying to a question on corruption in various departments, he said action was being initiated against officers involved. He said Revenue Day will be observed every first Tuesday after March 1. All SDMs and tehsildars will have to sit in offices to listen to the public grievances.

Earlier, he honoured several students and sportspersons for their performance in education and sports. He appreciated the efforts of the organisers to honour such youths and asked them to open a model library and wrestling academy in the dharamshala. He promised help for both projects.

Hooda pays homage to Sir Chhotu Ram

Karnal: Former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Wednesday chaired the function to mark the birth anniversary of Sir Chhotu Ram in Panipat by the BKU and urged the farmers to remain united. He criticised the present government for being anti-farmer and said there was a need to raise their voice against this government. He asked the farming community to adopt the thoughts of Sir Chhotu Ram for their own betterment. Paying tribute to the peasant leader, Hooda highlighted his contribution for the welfare of society.