Government imposes stock limits for wheat, pulses

New Delhi, Aug 31 (UNI) The Government has issued an order imposing stock limits in respect of wheat and pulses for a period of six months under the ''Removal of (Licensing requirements, Stock limits and Movement Restrictions) on Specified Foodstuffs (Amendment) Order, 2006.

However, this order will not affect the transport, distribution or disposal of wheat and pulses (whole or split) to places outside the state, or their imports, according to an official release here today.

The Central and State Governments may direct the importers to declare the receipts of stocks of these commodities and stocks retained by them.

The order came into effect on August 29, 2006, the release added.

UNI BBS VJ PM1823