Today, a hearing was held in the Punjab and Haryana High Court regarding the improper lifting of paddy in the mandis. At the same time, a reply was filed by the Central Government in the court, in which it is told that a meeting of Punjab and the Center is going to be held on October 31. In which an attempt will be made to solve the problems of the farmers.
Rice will be lifted by March - Center
Lawyers from the Punjab government also appeared in the court. The High Court has said that the matter should be resolved by mutual consent. Punjab is an agricultural state. In the court, the Central Government said that other rice will be lifted by March.
The Punjab government is informing the central government about the problems
The Punjab government, while presenting its side in the High Court, has said that the state government is doing whatever work it can at its level. From time to time, it is informing the central government about the problems arising in this regard. The court has directed the Punjab and Central governments to resolve the matter by mutual consent.
A notice was issued and a reply was sought
Let us tell you that on the last hearing, the court had issued a notice to the Center, Punjab Government and Food Corporation of India (FCI) and sought a reply. On Monday evening, Aam Aadmi Party leaders led by Finance Minister Harpal Cheema met Governor Gulab Chand Kataria. They had asked the governor to ask the central government to speed up the lifting of paddy.