New Delhi, Oct 24 (KNN) De-hoarding operations across the states have resulted in seizure of 50475.25 mega tones pulses so far. The total 3,149 raids have been carried out in 10 states under Essential Commodities Act.

The amendment has enabled the states to impose stock limits on all types of stock of pulses. The states were exhorted to intensify action against hoarding, stated by the Consumer Affairs Ministry.

About 7,033 tonnes of lentils were seized from Maharashtra, 5,487.74 tonnes from Karnataka, 2,051 tonnes from Rajasthan and 764.07 tonnes from Haryana.

As a result of action taken by the states there has been a decrease of about Rs 200 per quintal in the mandi rates of pulses in Mumbai and also in future trading of chana, it said.

Decrease in retails prices of pulses has also been seen in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, added the ministry. (KNN Bureau)