Centre imposes stock limits on Tur, Chana including Kabuli till end-September
Tur (Pigeon Pea)
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To cap on the rising prices of Pulses particular Chana, Tur, Centre has imposed stock limits on Tur and Chana, including Kabuli chana until 30th September, 2024 for all States and Union Territories with immediate effect i.e. 21st June, 2024. Stock limit on Pulses is applicable to wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers, millers and importers. Now, stock limits applicable to each of the Pulses individually will be 200 MT for wholesalers; 5 MT for retailers; 5 MT at each retail outlet and 200 MT at depot for big chain retailers; last 3 months of production or 25% of annual installed capacity, whichever is higher, for the millers. In respect of importers, the importers will not to hold imported stock beyond 45 days from the date of Customs clearance. The respective legal entities are to declare the stock position on the portal (https://fcainfoweb.nic.in/psp) of Department of Consumer Affairs and in case the stocks held by them are higher than the prescribed limits then, they shall bring the same to the prescribed stock limits by 12th July, 2024.