Hyderabad, Nov.11 (NSS): Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday ordered the officials to take stringent action against those traders who were creating problems to farmers in the paddy procurement.
The Chief Minister directed the authorities to take action under the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA), if necessary, against such traders.
He spoke to the top officials concerned soon after receiving information about the incidents of creating trouble to the farmers across the State.
The officials were instructed to take strict action against incidents like cheating, misleading and harassing the farmers during the paddy procurement.
The Chief Minister suggested the district Collectors take appropriate measures to ensure smooth procurement of paddy throughout the state.
“If any problem arises, the district authorities should contact the higher officials and solve the issues immediately,” he said.
