Mahasamund. Mahasamund. Instructions have been issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India, New Delhi regarding the traders of pulses (millers, dealers, traders, stockists, importers). Administrative action has been expedited for the effective implementation of these instructions at the district level. The Food Officer said that the pulse traders have been instructed to ensure compliance with the stock limit applicable on tur and other pulses (except Kabuli gram). All traders who are not yet registered.
They will have to register immediately. Also, regular declaration of their stock will have to be registered on the portal of the Department of Consumer Affairs (fcainfoweb.nic.in@psp). As per the current situation, only about 50% of the registered traders in the state are declaring the stock. The remaining traders have also been instructed to make regular declaration. If the stock of any trader is found to be more than the prescribed limit, strict action will be taken under the Essential Commodities Act 1955 and the matter will be submitted to the competent authority.
Nodal officer appointed for monitoring at district level
Manish Yadav, Assistant Food Officer has been appointed as the nodal officer for monitoring and surveillance of pulses. His mobile number 9926545105 has been issued for contact. The administration will actively monitor the prices of pulses to prevent unreasonable increase in the festive season. The administration has been directed to hold periodic meetings with retail associations in their area of charge. Pulse traders should be motivated to declare stock on the portal. Apart from this, the activities of selling pulses in bulk packs of 30 kg by large retailers will also be monitored, so that attempts to evade GST can be prevented.
