
Rajasthan unveils amnesty schemes for Mandi traders
Why is it in news?
- The Rajasthan Government brought two amnesty schemes providing relief to the Krishi Upaj Mandi traders and agro-processing units.
Details:
- The schemes provide exemption and interest waiver on mandi duty and other penalties.
- The interest waiver scheme offers 75% rebate on the interest payable in respect of mandi fee, allocation fee and other dues in order to facilitate early disposal of cases.
- The owners of agro-processing units would be required to attach the copies of bills and other documents of imported agricultural commodities to their applications for exemption.
- The scheme can be availed till March 31, 2021.
- Significance: The schemes will provide relief to the traders of fruits and vegetables and agricultural produce markets as well as the owners of farm processing units.