Hundreds of sugarcane farmers are yet to receive their dues, although an amount of around ₹20 crore is said to be ready with the government authorities.
According to sources, vacant lands of NCS Sugars at Lachayyapeta in Sitanagaram mandal were auctioned long ago, and the bidder had also deposited the money with government authorities. The sugar factory, which was unable to pay the dues of the workers, had allowed auction of its vacant lands to ensure that the farmers were paid their dues.
Consequently, hundreds of farmers are now awaiting their dues — for the supply of sugarcane as well as transport — from the government, it is learnt.
