KARNAL : A state-level meeting of the arhtiyas (commission agents) was held in Karnal on Thursday, where they opposed the government decision to deduct in their commission on crop procured on Minimum Support Prices (MSP). The meeting was presided by Ashok Gupta, state president of the association.
Ashok Gupta said: “Arhityas used to get 2. 5% commission on the purchase of MSP, which is around Rs 51 for per quintal of crop, but this year the government has decided to pay only Rs 46 per quintal. ” He said that the government should increase their commission instead of cutting it.
