Cabinet Approves Proposal for Extension of Rice and Paddy Central Order for One More Year

The Union Cabinet on 28 November approved the proposal for extending the validity of the Central Order No. S.O.2968 (E) dated 20.12.2012 for a further period of one year that is from 1st December, 2013 to 30th November, 2014 in respect of rice and paddy.

The main objective of Control Orders is to enable State Governments to continue to take effective de-hoarding operations under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 by fixing stock limits/licensing requirements etc. in respect of these commodities especially in view of rising prices in the prevailing circumstances. This is expected to help in the efforts being taken to tackle the problem of rising prices and also improve the availability of these commodities for the general public especially the vulnerable sections.