Deepak Singh Kanwar, Senior Cooperative Inspector of the Tribal Service Cooperative Society, Chhurikala, filed a complaint stating that employee Ashok Kumar Dubey intentionally remained absent from duty and prevented other staff members from performing their work. Based on this complaint, the police registered a case.
Warning of strict action for hindering paddy procurement
Similarly, Cooperative Inspector Bhupendra Kumar Sahu from the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Cooperatives and Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Korba, reported that Narendra Kashyap (Nirdhi) and Kamal Dubey (Chaitma), in-charge managers of the Tribal Service Cooperative Society under Pali development block, were found absent from their procurement duties despite clear orders.
Authorities had already warned that obstructing procurement work is a punishable offence, and ESMA allows arrest without a warrant. These incidents have been considered violations under ESMA.
Collector prioritizes paddy lifting from elephant-affected areas
Collector Ajit Vasant has issued specific instructions that if a Delivery Order (DO) has been issued for paddy procurement in elephant-affected regions, the lifting of paddy from such areas must be given priority. Additional caution has also been advised for these centres.
Under the Collector’s direction, Sub-Divisional Revenue Officers have been appointed as nodal officers at the section level for monitoring and supervising paddy procurement during the Kharif Marketing Year 2025–26.
Procurement begins at 65 centres in the district
Paddy will be procured from farmers through 65 centres operated by 41 cooperative societies in the district. District Food Officer G.S. Kanwar stated that on Monday, November 17, paddy was purchased from two farmers, amounting to 57.20 quintals. Tokens were issued for 30 quintals at the Baksahi Cooperative Society in Pali and 27.20 quintals at the Utarda Society.
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