Amritsar DC advises farmers to demand receipt of purchased fertilisers, seeds

In an appeal issued to the farmers, Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney has asked them to take receipts of the seeds, fertilisers, pesticides and other chemicals purchased by them. The DC has also asked the farmers to report if any shopkeeper refuses to give receipts so that action can be taken against him or them.

Sawhney said farmers can file their complaints in writing with their respective Block Agriculture Officers or the Chief Agriculture Officer. The official stated that receipts would ensure that shopkeepers are selling good quality products.

She said in case of any complaints regarding quality at the later stage, the receipts would ensure that farmers get justice as they would be able to prove that they had purchased a product from a shopkeeper which failed to give the desired results.

The DC asked the farmers to consult the agriculture officers in their area regarding problems faced by them. She said the administration is keenly watching distribution of DAP to ensure that all farmers get it as per their requirement.