Haryana: Scheme for defaulting rice millers on anvil

The Haryana Government is considering a one-time settlement (OTS) scheme for rice millers who have failed to deliver Custom-Milled Rice (CMR) or deposit the equivalent amount owed to the government. The proposed initiative is aimed at recovering long-pending dues while providing defaulting millers an opportunity to settle their liabilities without getting entangled in lengthy legal proceedings.

The Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department has sought detailed reports from District Food Supplies Controllers (DFSCs) across the state on defaulting rice millers who could benefit from the proposed scheme.

“The government is planning a one-time settlement scheme for rice millers to recover pending dues. We are currently preparing a list of such millers who may avail the benefit of the scheme,” said Mukesh Kumar, DFSC, Karnal.

Even as the OTS proposal is under consideration, the Karnal district administration has intensified efforts to recover outstanding dues by initiating the auction of properties belonging to defaulting rice mill owners and their guarantors.