Delhi govt imposes ESMA to deal with mandis strike
4 Feb 2014 5:46 AM IST
‘If the wholesalers try to stop the supply we will take action against them. In sometime we will implment ESMA for which we have taken permission from the Lt. Governor,’ Sisodia told media.
‘Even after that, if they try to disrupt supplies their licenses will be cancelled and action will be taken against them,’ he added. ESMA is meant to ensure the delivery of certain services which, if obstructed, would affect the normal life of the people. The wholesalers earlier used to take six per cent tax from the farmers and traders.
Justifying the policy decision Sisodia added: ‘This is a big step for the farmers. This policy will be beneficial for them, but the wholesalers are trying to take money from them.’ According to the wholesalers, charging the commission from the buyers means adding an extra burden on the purchasers.
‘Moreover there is no clarity on the policies of the government. We do not care what the government does we are fighting for our right. Buyers will refuse to pay us so what will we do,’ Meetha Ram added.
‘Even after that, if they try to disrupt supplies their licenses will be cancelled and action will be taken against them,’ he added. ESMA is meant to ensure the delivery of certain services which, if obstructed, would affect the normal life of the people. The wholesalers earlier used to take six per cent tax from the farmers and traders.
Justifying the policy decision Sisodia added: ‘This is a big step for the farmers. This policy will be beneficial for them, but the wholesalers are trying to take money from them.’ According to the wholesalers, charging the commission from the buyers means adding an extra burden on the purchasers.
‘Moreover there is no clarity on the policies of the government. We do not care what the government does we are fighting for our right. Buyers will refuse to pay us so what will we do,’ Meetha Ram added.
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