The Federation of Tamil Nadu Rice Mill Owners’ and Paddy-Rice Dealers’ Associations has urged Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to write to the Centre asking that the proposal to bring packaged rice and pulses under the ambit of the GST be rolled back.
Federation president D. Thulasingam said the proposal to include pre-packaged and pre-labelled rice and pulses will only lead to an increase in the prices of these essential commodities. “Even during the pandemic or during the past few months when diesel prices skyrocketed, the price of rice remained at a certain level. Now, this move of the Centre will put burden on the consumers, who are struggling to balance family budgets due to high inflation level,” he said.
