The sale of fertilizer to three private grocery stores in Ariyalur district has been banned due to various irregularities, said Ir.
In a press release issued by:
From the 20th to the 22nd of last month, the officers inspected a total of 99 fertilizer stores in the district, including retail and wholesale fertilizer outlets and start-up agricultural co-operative societies.
In this study, it was found that there was a discrepancy between the stock of fertilizer, non-maintenance of the invoice, and the actual stock of fertilizer – showing the sales terminal, and in those 3 fertilizer shops, the sale of fertilizer was banned.
From 01.04.2022, the price of a 50 kg bundle of Green Sto Company Complex (20: 20: 0: 13) is Rs. 1475. The old price was Rs 1,375. Also, the price of a 50 kg bundle of DAP is Rs.1350. The previous price was Rs 1,200. Fertilizers in old stock should be sold at old prices. Fertilizer licenses will be revoked if they are found selling urea fertilizer at a higher price, hoarding, forcing farmers to buy other fertilizers and sending the fertilizer to other non-agricultural uses.