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AP Assembly 28 Feb 2012: JP Blasts Govt For Taxing Rice
Updated : Feb 28, 2012
The Loksatta chief said that the state government neither has the power to stop inter-state rice exports nor it can bring one such act through legislation, as movement of foodgrains comes under Central Government's purview. The Center has given a clear ruling that foodgrains can be freely exported from one state to another in the country. "Then how can this government stop the farmers from exporting rice to neighbouring states," he asked. Sensing importance of the matter, the Speaker permitted the issue to be discussed elaborately on coming Friday.