Fertilizers not sold at higher prices, says Agent
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 24 2013 :
Fertilizer Agent Th Bhimo of Khongjom Bazar has clarified that he has not sold the fertilizers above the fixed price of Rs.278.80 .
He made the clarification with regard to the report of Manipur Fertilizer Dealers' Association that alleged Bhimo of hiking the price of fertilizers in collusion with the Agriculture Department.
He also said that the fertilizers have been repacked following instructions from the Agriculture Department.
The weight of one fertilizer bag is 50 kilogram and there is no case of discrepancy in the sale of fertilizers, Bhimo asserted.
Agriculture Minister Shamu Kabui also stated that strict action would be taken against those agents who sell the fertilizers above the price fixed by the government.