Seized fertilizers sold at MRP to farmers
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, July 21 2021:
In accordance to the order issued by the District Magistrate Thoubal, the fertilizers seized by Thoubal district police on July 19 was made available at MRP to the farmers today.
Speaking on the occasion, District Agriculture Officer Thoubal, N Joykumar stated that the fertilizers were seized by Khongjom Police from some shops located at Samaram Lamkhai for selling the fertilizers at higher rate as compared to its MRP under Section 6(A)(2) of the Essential Commodities Act.
He mentioned that 5 bags of DAP (Daimond), 24 bags of MOP(Potash), and 20 bags of Single Super Phosphate ( SSP) were provided to the farmers at the MRP.
N Joykumar also stated that the sale proceeds, after deduction of expenses of sale, would be' paid to the owner or the person whom it was seized through OC Khongjom police.
The fertilizers were made available to the farmers at District Agriculture Office, Thoubal and Khongjom Police Station.
It may be mentioned that DAP was provided at Rs 1200 per bag, MOP at Rs 800 per bag and SSP at Rs 362 per bag.